Senna v. Gero

Adams,, J.

This is an action to recover a loss sustained by the plaintiff when household goods and property belonging to her were damaged and destroyed by fire while they were in a warehouse belonging to the defendant located in Burlington. Trial was by jury with a verdict and judgment for the plaintiff. The case is here on an exception allowed the defendant to the action of the court in denying a motion to reduce the verdict.

The declaration sets forth in substance that the defendant is a common carrier by motor truck in both interstate and intrastate commerce; that on or about December 30th,…