Where the horses of a traveller, being frightened by an overturn of their load caused by a defect in the highway, escape from him, run ninety rods, and collide with another traveller, the injury of the latter may be a natural and probable consequence of the defect, for which the town is liable.
DOE, C. J.
Evidence is stated in the case upon which we think it may be properly found that the plaintiff's injury was the natural and probable consequence of the defendant's neglect of duty.
Case discharged.
ALLEN and CLARK, JJ., did not sit.