H. C. Capwell Co. v. Blake
California Court of Appeal
APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Alameda County, and from an order denying a new trial. Henry A. Melvin, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtChipman, P. J.
Action for damages brought by plaintiff as tenant against defendant as landlord, on account of damage to plaintiff’s merchandise caused by flooding from a defective roof of the demised premises and from alleged negligent drainage of rain water therefrom. The cause was tried by the court, sitting without a jury, and plaintiff had judgment, from which, and from the order denying her motion for a new trial, defendant appeals.
The building in question is known as the Blake Block, and is situated on the corner of Twelfth and Washington streets, Oakland, and consists of three stories and basement.…
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