Shell Pipe Line Corp. v. Hall

Shell Pipe Line Company appeals from a judgment of the district court of Carter county,, based on the verdict of a jury in favor of Billy Joe Hall et al.

Company maintains a pipe line across the land of the plaintiffs, and oil escaped from this line and plaintiffs’ land and cattle were injured by being exposed thereto, or coming in contact therewith.

The sole issue of law presented on this appeal is best stated in the language of company’s brief:

“Although the defendant feels that the verdict in this case is excessive and not supported by the evidence, we, at this time, advise this court and…