Birdsell v. Monongahela Power Co.

John H. Birdsell appeals from a jury verdict that determined he and the Monongahela Power Company, Inc. were equally responsible for the fire that destroyed Mr. Birdsell’s house on May 29, 1987. On appeal Mr. Birdsell contends that the jury verdict should be reversed because of several errors made by the circuit court. After carefully reviewing the record, we find that these assignments of error are without merit and, therefore, affirm the jury verdict.

On May 29, 1987, Mr. Birdsell’s house in Rivesville, Marion County was destroyed by fire. Mr. Birdsell, awakened by his smoke alarm, escaped…