Whitehead v. . Telephone Co.

The plaintiff alleged that the defendant owned and operated a telephone system in the town of Dunn and that he was a subscriber and patron, having in his dwelling a telephone in good working order; that the defendant represented to the public that service could be had at any time, day or night; that the town had a fire alarm and a well-equipped fire department with apparatus and skilled firemen who were prompt in responding when the alarm was sounded; that the plaintiff owned an 8-room house, situated near his residence, on the roof of which he discovered a small fire about three o'clock in…