Epstein v. William H. Porter Co.

The plaintiff alleges in this action of tort that the defendant carelessly and negligently permitted water to enter the plaintiff’s store causing damage to his merchandise. There was a finding for the plaintiff in the sum of $684.67. The case was reported because the defendant claims to be aggrieved by the judge’s denial of its requests for rulings of law, which raise two issues:

1. Whether there was sufficient evidence to warrant a finding of negligence; and

2. Whether the defendant is shown to have been responsible for the consequences of any such negligence.

Whether the finding of negligence…