Oklahoma City v. Myers

OSBORN, Y. C. J.

George M. Myers, as plaintiff, sued the city of Oklahoma City, as defendant, in the district court of Oklahoma county to recover damages arising from the negligent operation of the city’s sewer system. The cause was tried to a jury, and a verdict was rendered in favor of plaintiff for $800. From a judgment thereon, defendant has appealed.

Plaintiff was the owner and occupant of a tract of land situated northeast of the city of Oklahoma City and adjacent to the North Canadian river. The city of Oklahoma City emptied its sewage into said river. It appears that either by the…