Legal Opinion

Richardson v. City of Eureka

California Supreme Court

Decided November 15, 1892No. 14475PublishedCited by 9 opinions

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

1Opinion of the CourtPaterson, J.

— This is an action to abate a nuisance and to recover damages occasioned by the obstruction of a natural watercourse flowing across the plaintiff’s land. The obstruction complained of consists of an embankment erected in grading a street in the city of Eureka across the natural watercourse referred to.

A motion was made to dismiss the appeal, but the same was denied (92 Cal. 64), the court saying: “ Any defects alleged to exist in the statement of the case will be considered when the cause comes before us upon its merits.”

*446It is urged that the statement ought not to be considered, because it…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Alameda Macadamizing Co. v. WilliamsCalifornia Supreme Court · 1886
  2. Low v. McCallanCalifornia Supreme Court · 1883
  3. Richardson v. City of EurekaCalifornia Supreme Court · 1891

3Cited by9 opinions

  1. Archer v. City of Los AngelesCalifornia Supreme Court · 1941
  2. Sheffet v. County of Los AngelesCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1970
  3. Smith v. City of Los AngelesCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1944
  4. Richardson v. City of EurekaCalifornia Supreme Court · 1895
  5. Portman v. Clementina Co.California Court of Appeal · 1957

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