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Koos v. Roth
Oregon Supreme Court
652 P.2d 1255 (1982)
- Written by Eric Miller, JD
Facts
Roth (defendant), a grass-seed farmer, used an agricultural technique in which he intentionally burned his field after the seeds were harvested. During one such burning, an adjoining field owned by Koos (plaintiff) caught on fire, resulting in real and personal property damage. Koos brought an action for trespass, negligence, and strict liability. The trial court directed a verdict for Roth. Koos appealed, this time without the negligence claim. The appellate court found in favor of Koos on a strict-liability theory of trespass. The Oregon Supreme Court granted certiorari.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Linde, J.)
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