Insurance Co. of North America v. Krieck Furriers, Inc.

Three issues are raised on this appeal:

1. Was Krieek Furriers causally negligent in what it did or failed to do in connection with the packaging and delivery of the mink coat to Greyhound?

2. What is the extent of Greyhound’s liability?

3. Was the value of the lost mink coat in excess of $1,200?

Negligence of Krieek Furriers.

Unquestionably Krieek Furriers was a warehouseman in connection with its storage of the coat.1 The standard of care owed by a warehouseman is spelled out in sec. 119.22, Stats. 1963 (the statutes in effect at the time of this incident), as follows:

“A warehouseman shall be…