Swanson v. Keokuk & Western Railroad

Siierwin, J. —

*3071 *306The plaintiffs seek to recover damages caused by fire alleged to. have been set by the defendant’s passing train. At the time the fire started, a heavy freight train was passing over the road through the plaintiff’s farm. *307There is a heavy grade at the point in question, and at this time the train was handled by two engines — one at the head end and one pushing in the . rear. The defendant called witnesses who testified that both engines were equipped with the most modern and best lmown appliances for arresting sparks, and that both had been thoroughly inspected and found in…