Talley v. Gulf, C. & S. F. Ry. Co.

This suit was instituted by appellant against appellee for damages arising from the destruction by fire of certain lumber and other property belonging to appellant. It was alleged that the depot of appellee was set on fire by sparks from its engines, and that therefrom the property of appellant was ignited and destroyed. Appel-lee pleaded contributory negligence and alleged that appellant had entered into written contracts with it by which he agreed that appellee should not be held liable for fires communicated to his property. The cause was tried without a jury, and judgment was rendered in…