Jackson v. Chicago & N. W. R. R.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Story District Oowrt. Action to recover damage resulting from fire upon plaintiff’s land, caused by tbe alleged negligence of defendant’s servants and tbe careless and improper construction of an engine used upon defendant’s road. Yerdict and judgment for plaintiff; defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBeck, J.
— The errors assigned in this case relate to instructions to the jury, given and refused, and the order of the court overruling a motion for a new trial, based upon the ground that the verdict is contrary to the law as given to the jury, and not supported by the evidence.
The questions presented for our determination relate to the liability of defendant for the negligent and careless acts of its servants and the unskillful construction of an engine used by it, whereby fire was communicated to plaintiff’s premises. The petition expressly charges that the damage, for which recovery is sought,…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Field v. . N.Y.C.R.R.New York Court of Appeals · 1865
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- Railway Co. v. Fire Ass'nSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1891
- Burrows v. Delta Transportation Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1895
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