Carson v. Bye

McQUADE, Justice.

This is an action against a bailee for the value of property allegedly lost due to negligence.

Appellants (plaintiffs) brought this action against the respondent (defendant), a house mover, for loss of personalty from their rented home. The home was rented from Harry Olson, who contracted with the respondent to move the house. Olson advised respondent that appellants were renting the house, and that it contained their possessions therein; the nature and extent of the household goods were never discussed. Appellants did not physically reside in the premises during the removal,…