27 Ind. 483 | Ind. | 1867
This was an action by the appellee, to recover the value of two trunks and their contents, left with the appellant, who was ticket agent for the Terre Haute railroad at Plainfield. The proof shows that the trunks were left with the appellant as a matter of convenience to the appellee, and without any compensation being paid for the storage. There was no proof of even ordinary negligence by the appellant, and the finding against him cannot, therefore, be sustained. On the trial, the appellant offered evidence to prove that he did not receive and store baggage for hire,
The judgment is reversed, with cost3.