Reece v. Webster

Archer Wheatley, Sp. Justice.

July 17, 1951, Nathaniel Reece, age 16, lived with his father, Aron Reece, on land occupied by Bill Webster. A tractor belonging to Bill Webster and operated by his brother, Oscar Webster, exploded as Nathaniel Reece walked past it on the farm road leading to Reece’s home. As a result of this explosion, burning gasoline was thrown upon Reece inflicting burns of such serious nature that he died therefrom 46 days later.

Suit was filed by Aron Reece as Administrator of the estate of Nathaniel Reece and individually, to recover damages, it being alleged that the…