MOORE, J., delivered the opinion of the Court.
In this case a husband and wife sought damages for the destruction of their home, and its contents, by a fire alleged to have been caused by the negligence of a plumber in the use of a blowtorch. (Their insurer also joined in the action.) Upon a submission of issues, the jury found actionable negligence on the part of the plumber but it also found that the husband was contributorily negligent. On this appeal a single...
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