Sinclair Refining Co. v. Bennett

HICKS, Circuit Judge.

On October 6, 1937, appellee instituted this action against appellant in the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Tennessee, for damages allegedly arising from the pollution of two wells on her property by gasoline escaping from nearby tanks of appellant. The cause was removed to the District Court and a trial there resulted in a verdict for $2,000.

The questions presented are, whether the action was barred by the statute of limitations ; whether the evidence supports the verdict; whether the damages were excessive ; whether the. court erred in allowing appellee to amend her…