Cecil & Co. v. Stamford Gas & Electric Co.

Appellants instituted this suit against appellees for damages by fire in the sum of $8,223.08, to a stock of goods, furniture, and fixtures, alleged to have been set out by the negligence of defendants.

A substantial statement of plaintiffs pleading we copy from appellants’ brief as follows :

“Plaintiffs allege, as ground of negligence, a general allegation as to negligence as against the defendants, and further that it failed to install and equip properly their lines, wires, appurtenances, and connections used for the transportation and distribution of electric current in Hamlin, Tex., and to…