Petersen v. City of Gibson

Mr. Presiding Justice Dady

delivered the opinion of the court.

Plaintiff brought suit against the defendant city to recover the value of personal property destroyed on July 2, 1941, by a fire alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the defendant. A trial before a jury resulted in a verdict and judgment for plaintiff for $2,500. Defendant appeals from such judgment.

The complaint as finally amended contained three counts. Count one charged that at all times in question plaintiff was in the exercise of due care for the safety of his personal property; that on July 2, 1941, he was in…