Rose v. Stephens & Condit Transp. Co.

Wallace, D. J.

The plaintiff was injured by the explosion of a. steam-boiler which was being used by the defendant to propel a vessel chartered by the defendant to others to be used for the transport tation of passengers and freight. If the explosion resulted either from the .carelessness of the employes of the defendant in charge of *439the boiler, or from the negligence of the defendant in sending forth an unsafe and dangerous boiler to be used where human life would be endangered if the boiler should explode, it is conceded the defendant was liable. It is contended, however, that it was error…