In an action to recover for any injury occasioned by fire communicated by any railroad locomotive engine in this state, the fact that such fire was so communicated shall be prima facie evidence of negligence on the part of the person or corporation who, at the time of such injury by fire, is in the use and occupation of such railroad, either as owner, lessee or mortgagee, and of those who at such time have the care and management of such engine.

Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 13b-362

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Mortgagee: The person to whom property is mortgaged and who has loaned the money.
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