Western Geophysical Co. of America v. Rowell

Eberhardt, Presiding Judge.

Allen S. Rowell filed his complaint against Western Geophysical Company of America, alleging that his building in the community of Hortense was damaged in the amount of $4,000 by tremors and vibrations set off by defendant in its search for crude oil and natural gas deposits. The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff in the amount of $4,000, and from the judgment thereon defendant appeals.

1. Error is enumerated on the denial of defendant’s motion for directed verdict on the ground that there was no proof that the claimed damages were caused by defendant. There was…