City of Meridian v. Bryant

Joe Bryant and wife, Mrs. Pearl Bryant, sued the City of Meridian, Mississippi, in the County Court of Lauder-dale County for damages to their property. Prom a verdict and judgment in their behalf, the City appealed to the circuit court, where the judgment was affirmed. The City has prosecuted its appeal here.

The declaration charged in effect that the City, in constructing and maintaining storm sewers and outlets near the plaintiffs ’ property, altered and interfered with the natural surface of the soil and the natural flow of water, and negligently caused or permitted dirt and sand to…