Redman Industries, Inc. v. Morgan Drive Away, Inc.

A- ’windstorm destroyed plaintiff’s mobile ' home and contents while defendánt, a common’ carrier, was transporting it in inter státe commerce.' In this action for damages a jury returned a verdict for defendant.' According to- plaintiff^ the verdict-should be vacated because of insufficient evidence, erroneous rulings on admissibility' of testimony, and denial of plaintiff’s right to begin the argument to the jury.

Plaintiff framed its cause of action in the common law, which excepts an act of God from the causes of loss for which a common carrier is liable. The excep lion is qualified by the…