Ragland v. Rooker

Deen, Judge.

The thrust of the plaintiff’s action is that the constuction and leasing of a building in which an unvented open- flame radiant gas heater and gas stove may be used is negligence, and that the defect may be latent when it occurs in a living area which is otherwise airtight. The defendants contend that such a building pattern is not negligent because the windows and doors, if properly used, themselves act as vents, and that in any event the contributory negligence of the occupants is such as to bar these actions. Georgia has already held that whether or not the installation of such…