Atlantic Coast Line Railroad v. Benedict Pineapple Co.
Supreme Court of Florida
This case was decided by the Court En Banc. Writ of Error in the Circuit Court for Orange County. The facts in the case are stated in the opinion of the Court.
1Opinion of the Court
Cockrell, J.:
A judgment for near seven thousand dollars was recovered . by the Tine-Apple Company against the railroad company, upon the theory of a negligent communication of sparks from a passing engine, the recovery being obtained in large part upon the fourth count in the declaration, which reads as follows: “And also for that the defendant is a railroad corporation operating a railroad through the city of Orlando and on or about January 7th, 1905, it carelessly and negligently allowed a pinery of the plaintiff! situated near the track of the defendant to have its canvas covering thereon *166p…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Jacksonville, Tampa & Key West Railway Co. v. Peninsular Land, Transportation & Manufacturing Co.Supreme Court of Florida · 1891
3Cited by23 opinions
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- Benedict Pineapple Co. v. Atlantic Coast Line RailroadSupreme Court of Florida · 1908
- Hoopes v. CraneSupreme Court of Florida · 1908
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