Stewart v. Worcester Gas Light Co.

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• finding of negligence warranted, without expert testimony, where gas company closed shutoff on gas service pipe in plaintiff's cellar and removed meter but did not close pipe shutoff at street, which contributed to subsequent gas explosion in house
• expert testimony required to determine propriety of placement of dresser coupling in gas system installation
• gas company held liable for failing to maintain service pipes after workers struck pipe with power hoe and caused explosion

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