Newland v. City of Winfield

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

Foster Newland sued the city of Winfield and H. M. Detmer and Mrs. Detmer to recover damages for personal injuries suffered by him in a gas explosion. Upon the pleadings and opening statement of the plaintiff the court rendered judgment against plaintiff and in favor of both defendants. Plaintiff appeals.

The principal facts gleaned from plaintiff’s petition and opening statement are that the Detmers owned a residence in Winfield, which they advertised as for rent. The Newland family consisted of Foster Newland, who was about twenty-one…