Edwards v. Hamill

Plaintiffs’ evidence justifies the conclusion that Hamill’s use of an acetylene torch under the conditions and circumstances disclosed by the evidence caused the explosion and flash fire which is the subject of this action. Patton v. Dail, 252 N.C. 425, 114 S.E. 2d 87. “It was his duty to exercise reasonable care; and that includes reasonable foresight as to harmful consequences of his acts and omissions.” Johnson v. Nicholson, 159 Cal. App. 2d 395, 407-08, 324 P. 2d 307, 314. The question here is whether plaintiffs’ evidence would permit a jury fairly and reasonably to infer that Hamill, in…