Spiker v. City of Ottumwa
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Wapello District Court.-t-Francis M. Hunter, Judge. Action at law, to recover damages for personal injury. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff. Defendant appeals.—
1Opinion of the CourtWeaver, J.
— The following facts are either admitted or have support in the evidence. Willard Street, in the city of Ottumwa, extends north and south. It is a well improved and much frequented street, lined on either side by residence property. On the east-side of Willard Street was the residence of one Buxnaugh. On or about November 1, 1918, Burnaugh, desiring to make connection between his house and the water main *845in. Willard Street, applied to the proper city officer, and obtained a permit authorizing him to open up the street for that purpose. The work was begun in the morning or forenoon of…
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