Iacovelli v. Russell

This is an action which stems from the drilling of certain wells by the defendant on land owned by the plaintiff. The plaintiff alleged that the wells were dug in a negligent fashion and did not operate in an acceptable manner. The defendant denied the wells were dug in a negligent manner. Various Third Party and Fourth Party Complaints were filed and answered. However, these were dismissed prior to trial and form no part of this decision. The defendant filed “Defendant’s Request for Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law”. The Trial Justice found for the plaintiff in the amount of…