2704 DEPUBLISHED Questions of fact existed as to whether disconnecting electric power to plaintiff's residence was a proximate cause of damage resulting from a fire that started when plaintiff attempted to light the residence with candles; judicial estoppel does not apply unless the position taken in a previous proceeding is directly contrary to the position taken in the present proceeding.CitationKUNS v CITY OF UKIAH (Candle Fire) 79 CA4 899 [See: Anaya v Superior Court 78 CA4 971, T/AT 4/00; Brewer v Teano 40 CA4 1024, T/AT 1/96; Jackson v Ryder 16 CA4 1830, T/AT 9/93; International Engine v Feddersen 64 CA4 345, T/AT 7/98]
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