Bertrand v. Di Carlo

This is a civil action wherein the. plaintiffs seek recovery for fire damages to their property allegedly resulting from the negligence of the defendant.

The case was tried to a jury before a Superior Court justice, who at the close of plaintiffs’ case granted defendant’s motion for a directed verdict and judgment on the verdict was entered for defendant. It is before this court on plaintiffs’ appeal from a ruling of the trial justice refusing to allow into evidence certain ordinances of the town of West Warwick.

The pertinent facts are not disputed and may be briefly stated. The plaintiffs and…