Grimes v. Minneapolis Gaslight Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Hennepin county to recover $1,000 for injury to defendant’s trees, grass and other plants caused by the escape of gas. The case was tried before Leary, J., and a jury which returned a verdict in favor of defendant. Prom an order denying his motion for a new trial, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the Court
Dibell, C.
The defendant connected the plaintiff’s residence with a service pipe through which it furnished him gas. A leak occurred in the pipe passing through the lawn of the plaintiff and the escaping gas injured his trees, shrubbery and vegetation. He brought this action to recover damages, alleging negligence. The jury found for the defendant and the plaintiff appeals.
The question is whether under the evidence the jury could reasonably find that the defendant was not negligent. The plaintiff offered no direct proof of negligence but relied, as properly he might, upon the application of…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Gould v. Winona Gas Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1907
- Manning v. St. Paul Gaslight Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1915
3Cited by3 opinions
- Mahowald v. Minnesota Gas Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1984
- Maton Bros. v. Central Illinois Public Service Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1933
- Mahowald v. Minnesota Gas Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1984