Legal Opinion
Codell-Oman Construction Company v. John L. Sorensen
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided January 13, 1960No. 17913_1PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
TUTTLE, Circuit Judge.
Appellant here complains of a verdict and judgment in favor of two home owners who successfully sought compensation for damages to their homes allegedly caused by blasting activities of appellant.
Like Republic Steel Corp. v. Peoples, 5 Cir., 217 F.2d 236, this is an Alabama case. The standard of care required of one engaged in blasting operations is therefore determined by Alabama law.
In all essential respects the facts giving rise to this action are similar to those in the Republic Steel case. Appellant here contends that a similar result— a directed verdict for the…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Erie Railroad v. TompkinsSupreme Court of the United States · 1938
- Ledbetter-Johnson Company v. HawkinsSupreme Court of Alabama · 1958
- Ex parte Birmingham Realty Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1913
- Republic Steel Corporation v. Jesse E. PeoplesCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1954
- Ledbetter-Johnson Co. v. BlackSupreme Court of Alabama · 1958
3Cited by4 opinions
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- Coalite, Inc. v. AldridgeAlabama Court of Appeals · 1968
- National Labor Relations Board v. Local 60, United Brotherhood of CarpentersCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1961
- National Labor Relations Board v. Local 60, United Brotherhood Of Carpenters And Joiners Of America, Afl-CioCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1961