Barron v. City of Memphis
Tennessee Supreme Court
FROM SHELBY. "Appeal in error from the Circuit Court of Shelby County. — J. P. Young, Judge.
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Beard
■ This is an action in the nature of trespass on, the case to recover damages for injuries alleged to have been inflicted by the city of Memphis on the property of Mrs. Venorah Barron.' The suit was brought by her and her husband. Upon the trial a demurrer interposed by the defendant below to the evidence of plaintiffs was sustained. To this action of the court plaintiffs assign error.
The testimony discloses that Mrs. Barron is the owner of a lot in the city of Memphis, the rear of which extends to and is bounded by Bayou Gayoso, a stream which passes through the city and discharges into the…
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