Doyle v. Kiser

This was a suit by Kiser against Doyle, the proprietor of a canal packet-boat, to recover the value of a carpet-bag and contents, alleged to have been lost by Doyle while in his possession as a common carrier. There are several counts in the declaration, in which the charge of the loss is variously stated. The general issue was filed, the cause tried by a jury, and the plaintiff, over a motion for a new trial, had judgment for 3,357 dollars and 37 cents.

The facts of the case appear in the record.

John Kiser, the plaintiff in the suit, on his return journey from California, went aboard the…