Georgetown Water, Gas, Electric & Power Co. v. Neale
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
CASE 26. — ACTION BY PORTER A. NEALE AGAINST THE GEORGETOWN WATER, GAS, ELECTRIC & POWER COMPANY FOR DAMAGES BY FIRE FROM DEFENDANT’S FAILURE TO FURNISH FIRE PRESSURE UNDER ITS CONTRACT. — Appeal for Scott Circuit Court. R. L. Stout, Judge. Judgment for plaintiff, defendant appeals. —
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion op the Court by
Judge Hobson
— Reversing.
The Georgetown Water, Gas, Electric & Power Company entered into a written contract with the city, in which it is known as the party of the second part. The contract among other things contained this clause: “Second party agrees to furnish and maintain a water pressure of forty (40) pounds for domestic use, or such as is necessary, and to furnish one hundred (100) pounds pressure for fire protection, or such increased pressure as is required by the National Board of Fire Underwriters.” P'orter A. Neale owned a stable in Georgetown, which burned…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Illinois Central Ry. v. HicklinCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1909
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