Sec. 13b-360. (Formerly Sec. 16-175). Fire caused by engine; insurable interest.

See Sec. 23-42 et seq. re liability of railroads for damages caused by sparks and railroad fire hazards generally. Annotations to former section 16-175: Company held for damage to B's property caused by fire starting on A's land, and left burning at A's request. 52 C. 271. Statute held constitutional; “property” included fences and trees. 54 C. 447. Statute is not penal, and action thereon is not barred for 6 years. 56 C. 21. Company cannot have advantage of owner's insurance on property destroyed. 60 C. 129. Liability statutory, not for negligence. 62 C. 339; 93 C. 79. Contributory negligence will defeat recovery on statute. 72 C. 28. Nature of evidence admissible; other fires set by sparks from engine. 93 C. 79. What evidence of damage is admissible; 106 C. 424; where equitable relief is also claimed; Id., 434; measure of damage where property has no real market value. Id., 430.