Carscallen v. Lakeside Highway District

This is an action for damages. Appellants plead that on or about June 15, 1925, they, being the owners of a certain barge, derrick, pile-driver and equipment of the value of $7,475, hired and bailed the same at an agreed rental to the defendant highway district, the defendant agreeing as part of the consideration to return the property so bailed in as good condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted, as the same was in when delivered; that defendant “did not exercise reasonable diligence to protect and safeguard” said property while in its possession, and “was guilty of such negligence in…