Jordan v. Rieker
Citations
- 119 Wash. 513
- 205 P. 1043
- 1922 Wash. LEXIS 805
Syllabus
<p>Evidence (2) — Judicial Notice — Common Knowledge. The courts will take notice that coal oil poured on coals in a kitchen stove may cause an explosion.</p> <p>Negligence (3) — Fires—Evidence. There is sufficient evidence that defendant’s negligence caused an explosion and fire in a garage, where it appears that he was trying an experiment in heating the place by connecting a preheating torch with a stove in an effort to burn oil.</p>
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- holding with regard to erroneous jury charge that \injury is presumed” and reversal appropriate where Court could not say \that the misdirection of the court did not influence the result of the verdict”
- holding with regard to erroneous jury charge that \injury is presumed\ and reversal appropriate where Court could not say \that the misdirection of the court did not influence the result of the verdict\
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Judges: Hovey
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