Zacherl v. Goldberg

Lees, C.

Plaintiff’s rug was damaged by an employe of the defendants, who negligently spilled the sulphuric acid in a radio battery upon the rug. Alleging its value to be $300 ánd that it was worthless after the accident, she sued to recover that amount. The court found in her favor and ordered judgment for $200. The appeal is from an order denying defendants’ motion for a new trial.

Defendants raise the point that the evidence does not support the findings, particularly the finding as to the amount of plaintiff’s damage. The court found that the rug was ruined and that its value was $200. The…