J. B. Burrous v. David E. Knotts

Appellees brought suit against appellant for damages for the death of David H. Knotts in a hotel fire. Appellees are the children and heirs of the deceased, and appellant was the owner of the Upshur House Hotel in Gilmer. Trial was had before a jury and judgment was rendered for appellees based upon the verdict of the jury for $40,000 in damages plus $1140 for burial expenses. Appellant brings this appeal on fourteen points.