City of New Orleans v. Shreveport Oil Co.

This is a suit brought by the city of New Orleans against the Shreveport Oil Co., Inc., and three individuals, for $2,500 damages for the destruction of a water oak tree standing and growing-between the curb and the sidewalk at No. 3331 St. Charles avenue.

The defendant oil company was the owner of the premises in front of which the tree stood, and on which was located and operated a filling station.

The defendants in answer denied Cutting down the tree, but the evidence showed that the tree was cut by the employees of the oil company under the direction and supervision of the president of the…