Legal Opinion

Hughes v. Dunlap

California Supreme Court

Decided September 26, 1891No. 14114PublishedCited by 30 opinions

Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of Kern County, and from an order denying a new trial. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.

1Opinion of the CourtMcFarland, J.

In the complaint, plaintiff avers that he is the owner and in possession of a large tract of land, valuable mainly for pasturage, for which purpose he has it inclosed by a substantial fence; that “ during the last two months ” defendant has torn down and destroyed said fence at various points, and threatens to continue to do so, to plaintiff’s damage in the sum. of five thousand dollars. It is further averred that defendant is insolvent, and that if he continues to destroy and keep open said fence, he will cause plaintiff irreparable damage. The prayer is for judgment for five thousand…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Donahue v. MeisterCalifornia Supreme Court · 1891
  2. More v. MassiniCalifornia Supreme Court · 1867
  3. Gates v. KieffCalifornia Supreme Court · 1857

3Cited by30 opinions

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  5. Chessman v. HaleMontana Supreme Court · 1905

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