Haramon v. Krause
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Kandiyohi county to recover $96, treble damages, for trespass. The case was tried before Qvale, J., and a jury, which rendered a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $60. From an order denying a motion for a new trial provided plaintiff should consent that the verdict be reduced to $30, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtDouglas, J.
After a number of disagreements this action for.damages, growing out of a trespass on plaintiff’s land, resulted in a verdict in favor of plaintiff for the sum of $60. From an order of the district court of Kandiyohi county reducing the verdict to $30, but denying, his motion for a new trial, defendant appeals.
It appears both the plaintiff and defendant recently acquired lots upon opposite sides of an alley in a certain block situated in the village of Ne.w London. This alley was duly dedicated to the public use in 1870 by the owner of the premises, at which time a plat thereof, sub*456dividing…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Nelson v. Village of West DuluthSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1893
- Village of Wayzata v. Great Northern Ry. Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1892
- Village of Glencoe v. WadsworthSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1892
- City of Hastings v. GillittSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1902
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- Hopkins v. DahlSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1931