Fordson Coal Company v. Pleasnick

Opinion of the Court by

Commissioner Sandidge—

Reversing.

Appellee, Eva Pleasnick, recovered judgment in the Pike circuit court against appellant, Fordson Coal Company, for $300.00, and appellant has moved for an appeal. The action in which the judgment was rendered sought to recover damages against appellant upon the theory that it had negligently-constructed a bridge across Pond creek in such a way as to obstruct the natural flow of the water from usual and ordinary rainfall, causing the stream to overflow and get into her residence with great consequent damages.

It'is insisted for appellant…