Baker v. Dessauer

Action by the appellee against the appellant, to recover on the common law liability of the defendant as an innkeeper, for the loss of the plaintiff’s goods and money, stolen from him while at the defendant’s inn as a traveller.

The defendant pleaded the general denial, and other paragraphs, alleging that the plaintiff’s loss was occasioned by his own carelessness in not availing himself of the means provided for securing his room, and in not taking proper care of his goods while occupying a room with strangers.

Issue, trial by the court, finding and judgment for the plaintiff.

The case is…