Conley v. Momarc Utilities Co.

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Latimer

Affirming.

Appellant, Luther Conley, brought this action to' recover for damages to his building and contents alleged to have been caused by an explosion of natural gas.

Appellee, Momarc Utilities Company, supplied gas- to its consumers in Salyersville. Appellant charged that appellee through its servants, agents and employees did so grossly, negligently, and carelessly manage and operate its natural gas flow and equipment as to cause the same to explode thereby damaging his building and the contents. He claimed damages in the total amount of $5,000.

The cause…