Carlson v. City of Thief River Falls

Action by the contractor for the retained balance of the contract price of a filter plant building and motor house erected for defendant. After a directed verdict for plaintiff, defendant moved for a new trial and this appeal is from the order denying that motion.

The facts are simple and except as hereinafter noted not much in controversy. The building is situated on the bank of the Red Lake river and the grade line slopes from front to rear, the rear wall being some 80 feet from the water. The structure consists in the main of the filter, clear water and settling basins, over which is a one…