Trull v. Carolina-Virginia Well Company

This is a civil action instituted 9 July 1963 by plaintiffs to recover damages for injury to their dwelling allegedly caused by the negligence of defendant in well-drilling operations on their premises.

Plaintiffs’ evidence tends to establish these facts: Plaintiffs’ residence is located at 3811 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. The exterior walls of the house are of “Mt. Airy Granite,” the basement walls are cinder block and stone, and the foundation and footings are reinforced concrete. Plaintiffs employed defendant to drill a well for the purpose of supplying water for the house. Mr. Smith, agent…