Supreme Court of Iowa January 25, 1872 (Johnson v. Tillson)

Beok, Oh. J.—

Defendant was the owner of numerous stands of bees which he kept not far from a traveled road upon his land. While passing along the road with his team, plaintiff was attacked by the bees and severely stung. His horses were also assailed by the furious insects in such numbers, that they were killed. This action is brought to recover for the loss and injury sustained hy plaintiff.