CHICAGO LUMBER COMPANY OF KEARNEY v. Gibson

This is an action for damages in consequence of a fire which occurred January 17, 1963, on certain prem ises owned by Chicago Lumber Company of Kearney, Nebraska, a corporation, hereinafter referred to as plaintiff. Plaintiff alleged the fire was proximately caused by the negligence of Ray G. Gibson, doing business as Kearney Sheet Metal and Roofing Company, hereinafter referred to as defendant, in the renovation of a flue on a heating stove located on the premises. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant, and the plaintiff has perfected an appeal to this, court.

The fire occurred in an…