George v. Tri-State Gas Co.

RobiNsoN, Judge :

During an Ohio Valley flood, plaintiff’s house in 'Wells-burg became surrounded by water, and an explosion occurred in one part thereof, which wrecked the house partly and set it on fire. It was totally destroyed by the flames, together with the greater part of its valuable contents. Plaintiff alleges in this action that defendant is responsible for much of the loss. The house was supplied with natural gas by a service pipe from the street main of defendant, a natural gas company serving the public. The theory of plaintiff’s case is that negligence of the company in not…