Burrous v. Knotts

McKAY, Justice.

Appellees brought suit against appellant for damages for the death of David H. Knotts in a hotel fire. Appellees are the children and heirs of the deceased, and appellant was the owner of the Upshur House Hotel in Gilmer. Trial was had before a jury and judgment was rendered for appellees based upon the verdict of the jury for $40,000 in damages plus $1140 for burial expenses. Appellant brings this appeal on fourteen points.

Appellees alleged that appellant (1) failed to provide adequate fire escapes; (2) failed to maintain and clean the air conditioning and heating unit to…