Armour & Co. v. Ott

By the Court.

This action was brought in the court of common pleas by the defendant in error, seeking to recover damages from Armour & Co. for wrongful death sustained by reason of a gas explosion upon the premises of the Columbus Supply Company. Elizabeth C. Ott’s decedent was an employe of that company. Armour & Co. filed a general demurrer to the petition and that demurrer was sustained by the trial court. The plaintiff in the action not desiring to plead further, judgment was rendered, dismissing the action.

The Court of Appeals held that the petition was sufficient and reversed the…