Clark v. Fields

This is an action brought against the bailee of an airplane by the bailors for the fair cash market value of the airplane which was destroyed in a fire which took place in the backyard of the bailee’s home. The jury found for the defendant-bailee, from which judgment this appeal has been taken. There is no dispute as to the facts in this case. In August, 1962, the plaintiffs were the owners of a small airplane, a Tri-Pacer model. Federal regulations required that such airplanes be inspected annually by F. A. A. inspectors for safety purposes. The defendant, William B. Fields, was a licensed…