Williams v. St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Washington Circuit Court; J. S. Maples, Judge; STATEMENT BY THE COURT. This suit was brought by appellants against the railroad company for damages for the destruction of a dwelling house and furniture therein, in the city of Fayetteville, Arkansas, alleged to have been caused by fire communicated by sparks escaping from one of its engines.
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Appeal from Washington Circuit Court; J. S. Maples, Judge; STATEMENT BY THE COURT. This suit was brought by appellants against the railroad company for damages for the destruction of a dwelling house and furniture therein, in the city of Fayetteville, Arkansas, alleged to have been caused by fire communicated by sparks escaping from one of its engines. It was alleged that the insurance company issued certain policies of insurance to W. R. Williams, covering $900 valuation on the dwelling and $800 on the furniture, and that the house and furniture were destroyed by fire caused and communicated…
1Opinion of the Court
Kirby, J.,
(after stating the facts). This court said in Catlett v. Railway Company, 57 Ark. 461: “When the whole case appears to have been developed — that is, the plaintiff has adduced evidence tending to prove all the facts obtainable to sustain his complaint — and the undisputed evidence is so conclusive that this court would be compelled to reverse the judgment based upon a verdict in its favor, the- court should withdraw the case from the jury, and direct a verdict for the defendant.”
In Jones v. Lewis, 89 Ark. 372, the court said: “In determining on appeal the correctness of the trial…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Catlett v. Railway Co.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1893
- Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance v. BeckSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1907
- LaFayette v. Merchants' BankSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1905
- Rodgers v. Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf RailroadSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1905
- Overton v. MatthewsSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1879
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3Cited by20 opinions
- Barrentine v. Henry Wrape Co.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1915
- Elkins v. Henry Vogt Machine Co.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1916
- MFA Mutual Insurance v. PearrowSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1968
- Beach v. Eureka Traction Co.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1918
- Brigham v. Dardanelle & Russellville Railway Co.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1912
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