Norwich Ins. Society v. Oregon Railroad
Oregon Supreme Court
• From Umatilla: William E. Ellis, Judge. Action by the Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society against the Oregon Eailroad & Navigation Co., to recover the amount of damage suffered through the destruction by fire of some property insured by plaintiff. The facts are stated in the opinion. There was a judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Wolverton
This action is to recover damages for loss occasioned by fire alleged to have been caused by the negligent operation and management of a freight train and certain engines used for propelling it. The plaintiff recovered judgment, and the defendant appeals. The errors assigned for reversal arise upon the direction of the *130court in taking an item of evidence from the jury, and upon certain instructions given on the submission of the case.
1. J. F. Graham, a witness for the defendant, testified that he was a master mechanic; that he had had many years of experience with various railroad companies…
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- Hagan v. Chicago, Detroit & Canada Grand Trunk Junction RailroadMichigan Supreme Court · 1891
- Gandy v. Chicago & Northwestern R. R.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1870
- Babcock v. Chicago & Northwestern R'y Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1886
- Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Co. v. JohnsonCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1902
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