Wells v. Northern Indiana Public Service Co.

Appellee, as a part of its business, furnished appellant’s home with gas for fuel purposes. One Lawrence Moore was employed by it to read, at regular intervals, the gas meter located in the basement of appellant’s home. Prior to July 11, 1939, Moore had read the meter several times and at such times had seen appellant’s dog and developed a dislike for it. He had even argued with her that she should not keep the animal. However, it had never harmed him or manifested any intention of harming him.

On July 11, 1939, Moore went to appellant’s home and was admitted to the kitchen through which he…