KORSCHOT, ETC. v. Leevy

— Appellees brought this action against appellant for the destruction of their house by fire alleging that appellant negligently permitted an oil furnace, which he had installed, to set fire to the residence.

The issues formed by appellees’ complaint and appellant’s answer were as follows: (1) Appellees alleged, and appellant denied, that on December 23, 1951, one Lennox EQ1-120 Oil Fired Forced Air Furnace, which had been installed by appellant, was under the sole management and control of appellant and that it was appellant’s duty to keep said oil burner in a reasonably safe condition so as…