Austin v. Berlin Supply Co.

The only question in this case which need be considered is whether a keeper of a livery-stable is liable to the owner of goods deposited with him for hire which were destroyed by an *799■accidental fire. While there may be some slight difference among the authorities in reference to the rule existing at common law, it is 'settled by the great weight of authority that an innkeeper was liable at common law as an insurer of goods of his guest, and could limit his liability only by express agreement or notice. It resulted from this that at common law an innkeeper was held liable for the property of…