Atkinson ex rel. Atkinson v. Wichita Gas Co.

*855The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

Maggie Atkinson brought this action against the Wichita Gas Company for injuries sustained by her in a gas explosion alleged to have been caused through the negligence of the defendant. She recovered $7,500 as damages. Defendant appeals and assigns as error the voir dire examination of the jury; that the evidence shows that her injuries and present condition were not due to the explosion, and fails to show negligence on the part of the defendant; that the court was not warranted in allowing, after the trial was begun, the substitution…