Froemke v. Otter Tail Power Co.

Burr, T.

Plaintiff alleges that by reason of a fire caused by the negligence of the defendant he suffered damage in the sum of $700.

The defendant admits that the plaintiff suffered damage by reason of a fire but “specifically denies that said fire was caused by any negligence or carelessness on its part whatsoever.” The defendant further alleges that whatever damage the plaintiff sustained was caused by the negligence of himself, his agents, and others in the family of which he was a member.

The case was submitted to the jury, who returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, and judgment was…