Rauch

By stipulation of the parties, the above eases were consolidated on appeal. The facts in each ease, except as to the damages, being the same.

Respondents brought these actions for damages resulting to their property from the explosion of gas, which they claim was caused by the negligence of the appellant gas company. Judgments were rendered in their favor in each of said cases, from which judgments appellant Gas Company has appealed.

On October 24, 1924, respondents Albert Rauch and Marie Rauch were the owners of a one-story frame dwelling, situated in the city of Glendale, the same being furnished and equipped for housekeeping and being known as 600 South Street. Respondents H. V. Zechiel, C. H. Zechiel, and Title Guarantee and Trust Company were beneficiaries and trustee under a deed of trust covering said dwelling. Daniel Stuart held a mortgage against said dwelling and respondent Niagara Fire Insurance Company was joined as a plaintiff by reason of having paid the loss occasioned by the burning of said premises. On the said twenty-fourth day of October, 1924, gas from the mains of appellant accumulated in and under said dwelling and in some unaccounted manner ignited and…