Turenne v. Carl G. Olson Co.

This is an action of trespass on the case for negligence brought to recover damages for personal injuries allegedly resulting from the defendant’s failure to effectively control two cylinders of propane gas for which it was responsible. The case was tried before a superior court justice sitting with a jury, and resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff. The trial justice thereupon entered a decision for the defendant on its motion for a directed verdict, to which the plaintiff duly excepted. Thereafter the defendant moved for a new trial which was granted and the plaintiff duly excepted…