Whitmore v. Bowman

Opinion by

Greene, J.

Tbis action was commenced by Jacob Bowman against Whitmore and Grant, for the loss of a horse, and damage to harness, furniture, &c., at the defendants’ ferry, under the charge of gross negligence in the management of their ferry boat. The answer denies *149negligence, and alleges the loss to have been occasioned by the carelessness and negligence of plaintiff’s son, who had the horse and wagon in charge. Issue joined upon the facts; trial by jury, and a verdict and judgment for the plaintiff.

1. On the trial, evidence was admitted in relation to articles having been lost and…