Reed v. Smith Lumber Co.

Harshbarger, Justice:

This appeal challenges a summary judgment entered by the Circuit Court of Doddridge County. Mr. and Mrs. Reed sued Smith Lumber Company, Carnegie Natural Gas Company, and Amana Refrigeration Company for improper installation, assembly, and inspection of a gas furnace. Mrs. Reed alleged that she suffered severe, permanent injuries to her body and mind caused by gas leakage from the furnace

Carnegie served and filed a “no genuine issue of material fact” motion for summary judgment, Rule 56(b) and (c), R.C.P., relying on the pleadings, depositions, and answers to…