McLANE v. NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY


467 P.2d 635 (1970)

Devonna J. McLane, Administratrix of the Estate of Lorence McLane, Deceased, Appellant, v. NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY, a Corporation, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Oregon.

Decided April 8, 1970.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William E. Hurley, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the brief were Bernard & Hurley, Portland.

C. Anderson Griffith, Portland, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were McMenamin, Blyth, Jones & Joseph, Portland.

Before PERRY, C.J., and McALLISTER, SLOAN, O'CONNELL, GOODWIN, and HOLMAN, JJ.


HOLMAN, J.

This is an action for damages for wrongful death brought by the administratrix of decedent's estate for the benefit of decedent's widow and minor children. Plaintiff appealed from a judgment in favor of defendant which was entered after a demurrer to plaintiff's complaint was sustained and plaintiff elected not to plead further.

The sole question upon this appeal is whether plaintiff's complaint states a cause of action based upon strict liability...

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