Scattergood v. Keil

Christianson, Justice.

This is an action to recover for damage to plaintiff’s parked automobile caused by the alleged negligence of defendant in felling a tree. The jury found for plaintiff, and defendant appeals from an order denying his alternative motion for judgment or a new trial.

The accident occurred on March 22, 1948, about 2:30 p. m. Plaintiff’s automobile was parked in a private driveway at 440 Ridge-wood avenue in the city of Minneapolis. It was standing about 15 feet from a large soft maple tree located on the adjoining property. Defendant, who operates a tree-trimming and removal…