Shotwell v. Bloom

Mr. and Mrs. Shotwell brought this action against the Blooms and others to recover for the value of their personal effects which were burned up in a fire that destroyed the premises in which they were living, and which were owned by the Blooms. The Blooms cross-complained asking for $10,000 damages for the loss of the house, alleging that the fire was caused by the negligence of the Shot-wells. The jury rendered a verdict of $850 in favor of the Shotwells, and against the Blooms. The Blooms appeal from the judgment entered on that verdict. The Shotwells appeal from an order of the trial court…