Harper v. City of Milan

HIGHERS, Judge.

This action arises from a fire which severely damaged the home of the plaintiffs, Kenneth and Martha Harper, in Milan, Tennessee on February 7,1987. They brought this action against the defendant, the City of Milan, in the Circuit Court at Gibson County. The Harpers allege that the City of Milan Fire Department was negligent in not responding adequately to the fire at their residence and the City thereby breached the contractual agreement between the parties. The Harpers assert that their damages were greatly enhanced as a direct and proximate result of the failure of the City…