Arledge v. SCHERER FREIGHT LINES, INC.

Two questions are raised by appellant. They are:

1. Did not the plaintiff establish a cause of action under the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur ?

2. Did not plaintiff’s evidence establish that the defendant was negligent in handling the fire and in reporting it to the fire department?

“Although, as a general rule, the mere occurrence of a fire with resultant injuries does not raise a presumption of negligence either in the kindling or the management of the fire, and the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is ordinarily held inapplicable at least in other than exceptional instances, the doctrine [of res…