Crow v. Continental Oil Co.

McCORD, Circuit Judge.

Ed. R. Crow was killed by an explosion while working in the capacity of acetylene welder for the Continental Oil Company, appellee. Ruby Crow, his widow, individually and as next friend for their minor children, with David A. Crow and his wife, parents of the deceased, sued the company for the negligent death .of Crow.

No error is assigned as against the pleading. The trial court directed a verdict for appellee. This is a case where decision turns upon the evidence alone.

The evidence shows that Ed. R. Crow was half owner of the EZL Tank Company. His partner made all…