Delap v. Liebenson

It was and is asserted on behalf of the plaintiffs that the three gallons of oil sold by defendant as and for kerosene, improperly and unlawfully contained some quantity of gasoline, which vaporized, mixed with the air in the house, was drawn into the fire in the stove and thereby caused explosions and fire. It is claimed that the sale of such a mixture gave a right of recovery because a violation of sec. 168.06, Stats., which prohibits, under a penalty and liability for damages resulting therefrom, any person from knowingly selling any kerosene oil for illuminating or heating purposes which,…