Teas v. Luff-Bowen Co.
Tennessee Supreme Court
FROM HUMPHREYS. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Humphreys County.— Hon. W. L. Cook, Judge.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice McKinney
This is a suit to recover damages for the loss of a dwelling bj a fire due to the negligent installation of a heating plant by the defendants.
The jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiffs for $5,000, which was approved by the trial court, and which, upon appeal, was affirmed by the court of civil appeals.
We find ample evidence in the record to sustain the verdict of the jury, and will not undertake to discuss the evidence in this opinion.
The building in question was owned by the plaintiffs, Mrs. Teas and her two children, J. C. Harris and Mrs. Katherine Porch; Mrs. Teas owning a life…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Cincinnati, N. O. & T. P. Ry. Co. v. RoddyTennessee Supreme Court · 1915
- Smith v. Cincinnati, N. O. & T. P. Ry. CoTennessee Supreme Court · 1916
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- Smith v. ArcherTennessee Supreme Court · 1954
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