Missouri Pacific Railroad v. L. B. Stone Grocery Co.

Appellees brought suit against appellant in the circuit court of Ouachita County to recover $5,288.43 for the destruction of a stock of groceries and certain fixtures owned by L. B. Stone Grocery Company, by fire alleged to have been started with sparks from one of appellant’s locomotives. The complaining insurance companies had issued policies of insurance upon the stock and fixtures to the L. B. Stone Grocery Company, partially indemnifying it against loss bv fire, and settled with it. They joined as plaintiffs in the suit, claiming the right to recover the several amounts paid by them upon…