Hesse v. Century Home Components, Inc.

Plaintiffs brought this action to recover damages for property destroyed by fire. Plaintiffs contend the fire started on defendant Century Home’s premises because of defendant’s negligence and spread to their adjacent property. The jury found for plaintiffs and the defendant Century Home appeals.

This is the same fire that was involved in Pacific Northwest Bell v. Century Home Components, Inc., 261 Or 333, 494 P2d 884 (1972). The principal contention by the plaintiffs in this case is that the defendant is liable for the fire because it negligently maintained its premises in a condition that…