Wright v. Gaff

Trespass on the case by Gaff and Gaff against Wright, captain of the steamboat Wisconsin, for negligently towing a flat-boat loaded with corn, whereby loss accrued. Plea, the general issue. Trial by jury. Verdict for 300 dollars. Motion for a new trial overruled, and judgment on the verdict. ' ,

The testimony given on the trial is spread upon the record, and, as to the main facts of the case, is without conflict.

The flat-boat was loaded with about three-fourths of a fall load of corn, at Florence, on the Ohio river, by one Mitchell, who had the boat in charge for the Gaffs; was taken in tow by…