Thompson-Cadillac Co. v. Matthews

This action was brought by the Thompson-Cadillae Company, a corporation, to recover for damages to certain of its used cars situated on a lot in a business district in Spokane, caused by blasting rock and earth in making’ an excavation on an adjoining lot. Plaintiff claimed the lot being improved was, in fact, owned by William H. Matthews and wife, and that the work was being done for and on their behalf, although the title to the lot was in the name of their son, William R. Matthews, who made his home with his parents.

The contract for excavating was let to John Mossuto, who employed one Tony…