Dallas Gas Co. v. Bankers' & Shippers' Ins. Co.

This suit was brought by H. M. Maxey, Bankers’ & Shippers’ Insurance Company, and the Royal Insurance Company against the Dallas Gas Company. The plaintiffs alleged in substance that Maxey carried policies of insurance with the Bankers' & Shippers’ Insurance Company and the Royal Insurance Company insuring certain merchandise and other personal property belonging to him against the hazards of fire. It was further alleged that the Dallas Gas Company negligently maintained defective gas pipes about the premises occupied by Maxey, and as a result thereof a large quantity of gas was allowed to…