Bell v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.

JACK MANHEIN, Special Judge.

This case arose out of a fire which occurred in the home of Mrs. Virgie Bell in Union City. Mrs. Bell brought an action for damages for injury to her property against Sears, Roebuck & Company.' The parties will hereinafter be designated as they appeared in the trial court — Mrs. Bell as. plaintiff and Sears as defendant.

The Circuit Court heard the case without a jury, then entered a judgment dismissing plaintiff’s suit. Plaintiff prayed and perfected an appeal. We must hear the *206case de novo although., of course, the judgment of the trial court is accompanied by a…