SEYMOUR, Justice.
In July, 1951, plaintiff-appellant stored certain household goods in the warehouse of defendant-appellee in Hobbs, New Mexico. A day or two later plaintiff, having found a home, requested return of the goods stored with defendant. Before defendant was able to deliver the furniture and effects to plaintiff, a fire occurred in the warehouse and plaintiff's belongings were destroyed. The fire was admittedly of unknown origin. Plaintiff sued the warehouseman...
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