N.J.S.A. 48:12-86 — Liability for damage by fire from sparks

48:12-86. Liability for damage by fire from sparks When injury is done to property by fire communicated from an engine of any company or person in violation of section 48:12-85 of this title such company or person shall be liable in damages to the person injured. In every action for an injury done to the property of any person by fire communicated from an engine in violation of said section 48:12-85, proof that the injury was communicated from an engine shall be prima facie evidence of such violation, subject, nevertheless, to be rebutted by evidence of the taking and using of all practicable means to prevent such communication of fire as by said section required.

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