Wessel v. Erickson Landscaping Co.

ZIMMERMAN, Justice.

Plaintiff Evelyn Wessel appeals from the trial court’s order dismissing her action against defendant Erickson Landscaping Company for the negligent design and construction of several retaining walls in her front yard. We reverse and remand for reconsideration.

In March of 1978, plaintiff Wessel contracted with defendant Erickson to landscape her home in Salt Lake City. Erickson designed and built a series of terraces in her front yard, using railroad ties to construct the necessary retaining walls. On June 13, 1981, the retaining walls collapsed, causing a substantial…