Legal Opinion
Owens v. City of Seattle
Washington Supreme Court
Decided June 28, 1956No. 33604PublishedCited by 39 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHamley, C. J.
Robert H. Owens, while driving on Airport way in Seattle, was injured when his car struck a pool of water and went out of control. He brought this action against the city on the alternative theories of negligence and nuisance. Damages in the sum of $69,227.55 were prayed for.
The case went to trial on both causes of action. At the conclusion of plaintiff’s case, however, the trial court sustained a demurrer to the cause of action based on nuisance. The jury returned a verdict for Owens in the sum of $24,-100.55. Judgment was entered accordingly. The city appeals. Owens, proceeding under Rule…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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- Berglund v. Spokane CountyWashington Supreme Court · 1940
- Bradshaw v. City of SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1953
- Wood v. City of TacomaWashington Supreme Court · 1911
- Kilbourn v. City of SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1953
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3Cited by39 opinions
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- Miller v. LikinsCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2001
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