Daniel Schmeer, as Administrator v. the Gas Light Company of Syracuse, Impleaded

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals held that the gas company's alleged negligence in failing to inspect building piping before turning on gas was a question for the jury, and therefore reversed the lower court's non-suit. The Court also left the issues of contributory negligence and the applicability of Rylands v. Fletcher to the jury. A new trial was ordered.