Nelson v. Scherling

Bure, Ch. J.

Herein we consider two appeals — an appeal by defendants from an order denying a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and an appeal by plaintiff from an order granting a new trial.

In the amended complaint, the plaintiff seeks to recover damages for injuries received through the explosion of an oil burner furnace, alleging that the explosion was caused through the carelessness and negligence of the defendants in failing to keep the burner in good repair and working order, and the burner was part of its heating plant in a house owned by defendants and under their…