Firemen's Insurance v. Sterling Coal Co.

This case has resulted from an explosion occurring in the basement of a house at 3638 Moore street, Inkster, Michigan, on November 4, 1950. At the time the premises were owned and occupied by Aaron and Eva Blanchard, husband and wife. The house was heated by a hot-water furnace located approximately in the center of the basement. On October 27th preceding the date of the explosion Mr. Blanchard had purchased from the defendant a quantity' of coal which was delivered to the residence. At approximately 7 o’clock in the evening of November 4th he undertook to build a fire in the furnace. In the…