Hinds v. . Barton

It will be convenient to consider the questions raised on this appeal in the order they have been above stated. In reference to the testimony given as to the distance the engine had previously emitted sparks which kindled fires, it is obvious such testimony was offered to meet an objection which was or might be urged, that, at the time of the happening of this particular fire, the engine was at so great a distance from the buildings ignited that they were not, in all reasonable probability, set on fire by sparks from it. In this view, it is difficult to see any sound objection to the…