Judgment reversed.
Mr. JUSTICE CRAVEN delivered the opinion of the court:
The plaintiffs brought this action to recover damages resulting from a fire occasioned by the alleged negligence of the defendant. As an affirmative defense, the defendant asserted his exculpation from liability by the terms of the lease he entered into with the plaintiffs. The lease stated, in part:
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