Holt v. Collins

GEORGE, Justice.

This suit was instituted by T. O. Collins against R. H. Burck, Noble Holt, Jimmie Epps and Dr. J. N. Pyle to recover actual and exemplary damages for the destruction of his dwelling house, household furniture and wearing apparel by fire. The court permitted defendants in error to be substituted as parties plaintiffs upon being informed of the death of T. O. Collins.

The case was tried before the court and a jury and judgment was rendered upon the jury’s findings against R. H. Burck, Noble Holt and Jimmie Epps, jointly and severally, for actual damages in the sum of $400 and…