Stenger v. Hope Natural Gas Co.

Given, President:

Plaintiffs, Joseph A. Stenger and his wife, Anna M. Stenger, instituted their action in the Circuit Court of Monongalia County against the defendant, Hope Natural Gas Company, for damages resulting from an explosion, followed by fire, to a dwelling house, and furniture contained therein, owned and occupied by plaintiffs. A verdict was returned for plaintiffs in the amount of $19,802.00, and judgment in that amount was entered on the verdict. The action is here on writ of error granted pursuant to the petition of defendant.

The dwelling mentioned was situated at 175 Fayette…