Illinois Central Railroad v. Exum

The Illinois Central Railroad appeals from a $5,000 judgment in favor of the plaintiffs below, John and Lela Exum, for damage by fire of their dwelling and contents.

*453The home of the plaintiffs was located in the City of Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, east of and adjacent to the right-of-way of defendant Eailroad. The declaration alleged that, about noon of November 6, 1952, one of defendant’s engines emitted sparks, live cinders or fire which set fire to grass, weeds, rubbish, and other debris which the defendant had permitted to accumulate upon its right-of-way for a distance of several…