Wyant v. Crouse
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Cass; Smith, J. Case by William B. Wyant and Judith A. Wyant against George Crouse to recover damages for the destruction of property by fire. From a judgment for defendant on verdict directed by the court, plaintiffs bring error.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, J.
The plaintiffs commenced an action by ■declaration against the defendant to recover damages for the destruction of a blacksmith shop and other property by fire. The declaration stated that he wrongfully broke into the shop, and started a fire in the forge, and the undisputed proof shows that he did so. The declaration purports to be in case, and, after alleging the wrongful entry and building of a fire, alleges negligence in managing it, and a consequent fire a short time after defendant left the shop. It seems to be conceded that, if this was to be treated as a count in trespass quare…
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