Greer v. Lawhon

EWELL, Judge.

This is an action for damages allegedly resulting from defendants’ negligent application of chemicals to the grass, plants, trees and shrubbery situated on the residential property of the plaintiff. The Trial Judge directed a verdict for defendants at the close of plaintiff’s proof. The plaintiff appeals insisting that she made out a prima facie case sufficient to go to the jury.

In May of 1958 the plaintiff and her late husband purchased their residence located on South Parkway in Memphis, and a substantial amount of time, money and effort were invested over the years in…