Woodrury v. Tampa Water Works Co.
Supreme Court of Florida
This case was decided by the court En Banc. Writ of error to the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County. The facts in the case are-stated.in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtWhitfield, C. J.
The plaintiff in error brought an action in the Circuit Court for Hillsborough county to recover damages from the waterworks company for the burning of a house in the city of Tampa alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the defendant in not furnishing water for fire protection under a contract with the city involving the use of franchises.
A demurrer to the declaration was sustained, and, the plaintiff declining to plead further, judgment was entered for the defendant. The plaintiff took writ of error and the questions presented here for determination are (1) whether under the…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Benedict Pineapple Co. v. Atlantic Coast Line RailroadSupreme Court of Florida · 1908
- Mugge v. Tampa Water Works Co.Supreme Court of Florida · 1906
- Hildreth v. Western Union Telegraph Co.Supreme Court of Florida · 1908
- Milligan v. KeyserSupreme Court of Florida · 1906
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