HAWKINS v. BARBER


502 P.2d 591 (1972)

Edward C. HAWKINS and Jean Hawkins, Husband and Wife, Appellants, v. Delmer L. BARBER, Dba Barber's Farm Service, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided November 10, 1972.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

George M. Joseph, Portland, argued the cause for appellants. With him on the briefs were James G. Breathouwer and Bemis, Breathouwer & Joseph, Portland.

Edward H. Warren, Portland, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Hershiser, Mitchell & Warren, Portland.


O'CONNELL, Chief Justice.

This is an action to recover damages for the destruction of plaintiffs' farm buildings by a fire caused by defendant. Defendant demurred to the complaint on the ground that the statute of limitations barred the action. The trial court sustained the demurrer and entered judgment for defendant, whereupon plaintiffs appealed.

The demurrer was sustained on the theory that plaintiffs' action was for an injury to property caused by defendant...

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