Hanson v. City of Los Angeles

From a judgment in the sum of $2,500 after trial before a jury in an action to recover damages for the negligent acts of defendant in burning weeds on lots adjacent to plaintiff’s property, defendant appeals.

The evidence being viewed in the light most favorable to plaintiff (respondent), the essential facts are:

On June 9, 1941, defendant, through its duly authorized agents, while burning weeds for the purpose of abating a nuisance on a lot adjacent to a piece of real property owned by plaintiff, negligently permitted the fire to spread and destroy plaintiff’s property.

This is the sole…