Razi v. Schmitt

Opinion by

Judge RULAND.

In this action to recover for damage to a commercial building resulting from a fire, defendant, Robert A. Schmitt, appeals from the judgment in favor of plaintiff, Mohammad A. Razi. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand the cause with directions.

Defendant started a series of fires in a commercial office building owned by plaintiff. The two-story building was rented to defendant's employer. The fires caused extensive damage. Only three of the four outside walls were salvageable.

Following his trial on arson charges, defendant paid all amounts ordered by the trial…