Texas & Pacific Railway Co. v. Rutherford

BOOKHOUT, Associate Justice.

On August 25, 1899, appellee’s hay barn worth $300, with 125 tons of hay therein worth $750, were burned, and on February 27, 1900, he instituted this suit against appellant, alleging that it negligently caused the fire which did the burning. A trial before the court on October 8, 1901, resulted in a judgment in favor of appellee for $1183.52 1-2, from which this appeal is prosecuted, appellant having given notice of appeal, filed supersedeas bond, and assigned errors in compliance with out statutes and rules of court.

Conclusions of Fact.—On and prior to August 35,…