Galvin v. Gualala Mill Co.

Haynes, C.

— The complaint states two causes of action for the destruction of tan bark, cord wood, etc., by fires alleged to have been negligently set by the defendant upon its own land and for its own convenience, and which it negligently permitted to escape, and to extend to plaintiff’s land; the first occurring October, 1887, and the second July 30, 1889. The value of the property destroyed by the first fire is alleged to be one hundred and ninety-eight dollars, and by the second eight hundred dollars, and treble damages are prayed for. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff and…