Savin v. Butler

The questions argued on the briefs and orally grew out of claimed errors in the charge with respect to the burden of proof, and also claimed errors in the admission of evidence.

In the view we take of the case the alleged errors become unimportant, because they could not have been prejudicial, and will not be considered.

The action was founded on contract. In the written agreement between the parties there is this provision: “Sam. Savin not to be held accountable in case of fire or burglary.”

The contract in question grew out of the pledging by plaintiff below of a ring to defendant, Savin, to…