Kent v. City of Seattle

The purpose of this action was to recover damages resulting from the regrading of Jackson and other streets in the city of Seattle. It is claimed that damages resulted to the real property of the plaintiffs by reason of the removal of lateral support in making the regrade. The cause was tried to the court and a jury, and resulted in a verdict in favor of the defendant, the city of Seattle. From this judgment, the plaintiffs and interveners appeal.

It is alleged in the complaint that the regrading of the streets which resulted in the damage was negligently done. Upon the trial, evidence was…