Wilson v. Southern Ry.
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Before Buchanan, J., Richland, April term, 1902. Action by G. W. Wilson against Southern Railway. From judgment for plaintiff, defendant appeals. cite: As to the evidence ruled out: 61 S. C., 337; Lawson on Ex. and Op. Ev., 2 ed., 469, 470-1-2-3-4; 18 111., 257: 38 S. C., 284. As to the charge: Code, 1902, sec. 2135; 24 S. C., 370; 40 S. C., 519; 31 S. C., 378; 41 S. C.. 91; 3 L. R. A., 224; 37 S. C., 386; 24 S. C., 109.
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the Court was delivered by
Mr. Chief Justice Pope.
This action was for $150 damages, under section 2135 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, for injuries by fire to twenty-five acres of land of plaintiff caused by sparks from the engine of defendant, on or about the 5th day of March, 1901. The defendant interposed a general denial. At the trial before a jury both sides to the controversy submitted testimony. A verdict for $75 for the plaintiff was had. After judgment was entered thereon, the defendant appealed to this Court. The grounds of appeal — three in number — allege…
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