Bates v. Drainage Commissioners

Appellant filed an action in case against appellee. The declaration consisting of a single count claimed damages for the negligent burning and destroying of appellant’s property in the maintenance of the drainage district ditch. Appellee filed a plea of not guilty and a trial was had before a jury. At the close of appellant’s proof the court, on motion of appellee, directed a verdict in favor of the drainage district, which was returned by the jury. Appellant’s motion for a new trial was overruled and judgment was entered against him in bar of the action and for costs. The facts are not…