Howlett v. City of South Norfolk
Supreme Court of Virginia
The opinion states the case.
1Opinion of the CourtHudgins, C. J.
Harvey L. Howlett, in this action against the City of South Norfolk, alleged that the city had negligently raised the grade of Wright avenue, the street in front of his residence, thereby causing surface water to flood his lot and stand under his dwelling, to his damage in the sum of $5,000. The jury returned a verdict for defendant, on which judgment was entered.
Plaintiff bases his right to recover entirely on the alleged negligence of the city in causing surface water to overflow the curbing gutter on Wright avenue and flood his lot.
The testimony for plaintiff tends to prove that in March,…
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