Chicago & Erie Railroad v. Barger

Action by appellees against appellant to recover damages for injuries to their property by fires, alleged to have been communicated thereto from the latter’s locomotive engines. The complaint is in two paragraphs, one being based on a fire occurring on June 27, 1921, and the other being based on a fire occurring on July 18, 1921. The answer is a general denial. The cause was submitted to a jury for trial, resulting in a verdict in favor of appellees, and the return of its answers to certain interrogatories. Judgment was rendered in favor of appellees on the verdict. Appellant filed a motion…