Lake Erie & Western Railroad v. Naron

Robinson, J. —

Appellant appeals from a judgment in appellees’ favor for the loss of certain property by fire.

The first paragraph of the complaint alleges, that for a long time prior to the 10th day of August, 1893, appellant had negligently and carelessly suffered and permitted dry grass, weeds, and other combustible material to accumulate and remain on its right of way; that on said day fire was emitted from a locomotive, and- ignited said material, and from thence said fire was negligently suffered and permitted by appellant to escape, and was communicated to grass and weeds on the lands of…