DaVinci Creations, Inc. v. Nu-Frame Co.

OPINION

BEVILACQUA, Chief Justice.

This is a civil action in negligence for property damage and loss of profits incurred by the plaintiff, DaVinei Creations, Inc. (DaVinei), as a result of a fire that allegedly originated on the premises of the defendant, Nu-Frame Co., Inc. (Nu-Frame). The complaint was in two counts, the first alleging specific negligence by the defendant, the second alleging negligence inferentially under the so-called “doctrine of exclusive control.” At the close of all the evi dence, the defendant moved for a directed verdict on both counts. The trial justice, sitting with…