Chambers v. Buettner

EMBRY, Justice.

Appeal from judgment on directed verdict in favor of defendants in a wrongful death action arising out of a fire allegedly caused by a faulty electrical system. Motion for a directed verdict was granted at the close of plaintiff’s case.

Plaintiff/appellant is Lou Ella Chambers, administratrix of the estate of Terry Chambers.® Defendants/appellees are Alene T. Buettner, administratrix of the estate of Emil Buettner, 1 also d/b/a Buettner’s Paint and Hardware Company, and the Utility' Board of the City of Cullman (The Cullman Power Board).

There are three issues for decision: (1)…