Oklahoma Natural Gas Co. v. Shirley

CORN, V. C. J.

Plaintiff was injured as a result of stumbling and falling into an excavation made by defendant’s servants during the course of their duties. The action was tried to the court, and resulted in a verdict and judgment for the plaintiff for $3,000.

Plaintiff alleged, and the evidence showed, substantially the following facts. Oak street, in the city of Sapulpa, runs north and south. On the west side of said street, between the sidewalk and the street, across what is commonly referred to as the “parking,” defendant had caused an excavation to be made. Where this excavation was flush…