Hedge v. Williams

This action was brought by the surviving wife and minor children, for damages occasioned by the death of Joseph A. Hedge, the husband and father. Defendant appeals from the judgment and order denying his motion for a new trial.

The material facts in the case are as follows: Defendant was the owner of a large fruit farm near the town of Porterville. One A. H. Schultz was the superintendent of defendant in the management of the farm. A large tank, used to store distillate, was located upon the premises. Schultz discovered that the tank was leaking, and directed that the distillate be withdrawn…