Legal Opinion

Alexander v. C., N. O. & T. P. Railroad

Court of Appeals of Kentucky

Decided March 21, 1924PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

*476Opinion op the Court- by

Judge Clay

Reversing.

Appellant’s home was located near the -right of way of the C., N. O. & T. P. Railroad Company. On March 26,1921, his residence, meat house and other outbuildings with their contents, were destroyed by fire. This action followed and resulted in a verdict and judgment for the railroad company.

It was appellant’s theory that the fire was caused by sparks from appellee’s engine, while appellee contended that the fire was started from the stove in the kitchen. There was evidence to support both theories, and it cannot be said that the finding of the jury…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Salisbury v. Wellman Electrical Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1917

3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Fullenwider v. BrawnerCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1928
  2. Dabney v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1928
  3. Kentucky & West Virginia Power Co. v. SaulsburyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1929
  4. Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific Railway Co. v. AlexanderCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1925
  5. Paust v. Whiteside Bakery Co. Inc.Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1927

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