Divines v. Dickinson
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Des Moines District Court. — Oscar Hale, , Judge. Action by a tenant against his landlord for damages resulting from.his alleged negligence in removing buildings adjoining the demised premises. There was a judgment upon the verdict of the jury in favor of plaintiff. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtStevens, J.
I. The defendant railway company in 1912 became the owner of three buildings in the city of Burlington, known as Nos. 106, 108, and 110, Jefferson Street. Defendant thereafter orally leased No. 110 to plaintiff, who had for some time been in possession thereof as a tenant. Plaintiff paid his rent monthly, and occupied the first floor for business purposes, and the second as a residence. The building at 106 was partially destroyed by fire, and, in 1914, defendant entered into a contract with one Gilbert to wreck this building; but, after a portion of the building had been removed, the…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Doupe v. . GeninNew York Court of Appeals · 1871
- Ward v. FaginSupreme Court of Missouri · 1890
- Beaulac v. RobieSupreme Court of Vermont · 1917
- Brewster v. DeFremeryCalifornia Supreme Court · 1867
- Wood v. CarsonSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1917
3 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by3 opinions
- Chicago Joint Stock Land Bank v. EggersSupreme Court of Iowa · 1932
- Raylite Electric Corp. v. City of New YorkAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1968
- Ripple v. Mahoning National BankOhio Supreme Court · 1944