Jelf v. Cottonwood Falls Gas Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Smith, J.:

These two actions were for damages alleged to have been sustained in an explosion of natural gas. They were consolidated in the trial court and on appeal were consolidated here. The judgment in each one was for the plaintiffs. The defendant has appealed.

The actions are to recover damages alleged to have been sustained when an explosion occurred in the home of plaintiffs, destroying the house and damaging the contents. One action is by the husband and wife to recover damages for the contents. The other is by the wife to recover damages for the…