Olds v. Von Der Hellen

This is an action to recover the damages resulting from the alleged negligent burning of plaintiff’s building. The defendants named in the complaint were William Von der Hellen, Paul B. Rynning, Polk Smith, Eugene J. Dietz, Charles Par-rent and Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland. The last-named defendant was not served and made no voluntary appearance- in the action. During the trial the action was dismissed as to all of the defendants except William Von der Hellen and Eugene J. Dietz. As against them the court gave plaintiff judgment for $2,500, together with the costs and disbursements…