Grings v. Great Plains Gas Company

Plaintiffs’ home and most of its contents were destroyed by fire September 18, 1963. They brought action against defendants alleging the fire was caused by their negligent acts. The case was tried to the court. The court dismissed the action against Great Plains Gas Company and awarded plaintiffs judgment against defendant Duffe on both the theory of res ipsa loquitur and specific negligence. Duffe has appealed and will be referred to as defendant.

I. Defendant claims there was insufficient evidence to sustain the court’s finding of specific negligence and causation. We review the evidence and…