Fort Smith Gas Co. v. Cloud

GARDNER, Circuit Judge.

This is an action to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been suffered by appellee on account of the negligent delay of the appellant in installing a gas meter with proper connections at a house about to be occupied by appellee and his family in Van Burén, Ark. The parties will be referred to as they appeared below.

Defendant is a public utility, engaged in the sale and distribution of natural gas in the cities of Fort Smith and Van Burén, Ark. Plaintiff secured judgment, and defendant has appealed, alleging that the court erred in denying its motion…