City of Morrison v. Hinkson

This is an action brought by appellee against appellant, for injuries to his residence, situated on ground adjoining a street, in which appellant has erected near to the residence, and operated by steam, water works for raising water for the use of the city, by which the use of the property of plaintiff was rendered less valuable, and the value of the property impaired.

Appellee, being the owner of the ground adjoining the street, built his residence thereon several years before the city commenced the construction of these works, and occupied the same with his family and still continues to…