Cutler v. Bonney

Plaintiffs brought suit to recover the value of certain horses, a wagon, and some goods destroyed by fire in the barn of defendants, who were innkeepers. It is found by the court that there was no fault or negligence in defendants or their servants, the fire which destroyed the barn *260and its contents having been either accidental or incendiary, and taking from an alley or public way outside. No question arises upon any thing except the obligation of innkeepers to respond to their guests for property thus destroyed without negligence. It is admitted that the property was in the custody of…