Nave v. Hixenbaugh

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Wertz, J.:

This was an action for damages for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff when her skirt ignited while she was standing in front of a gas stove in a filling station operated by defendant.

Defendant'operated a gasoline service station in Lyons and, as a part of the maintenance and operation of the station, he furnished for the benefit and convenience of his customers, their families and guests, rest room facilities, free telephone, air, water and a warm fire on a cold day.

Plaintiff lived at Chase where she had been employed as a waitress. She…