Smith v. Kauffman

Helen Smith, Special Administratrix of the Estate of Arthur W. Smith, brought an action against Floyd Kauffman and Standard Oil Company for the wrongful death of her husband. The allegations of the complaint were generally that the defendants had a duty of care with regard to the mechanical níeáns and applied method of fueling a crane, which they failed to observe, causing the accidental fire which killed the decedent. After a trial by jury, a verdict was rendered for the defendants upon which judgment was entered. Smith thereafter perfected this appeal contending that the verdict was…