Oklahoma City v. Robinson

In 1929 George Robinson and Louise, his wife, sued the city of Oklahoma City for property damages alleged to have resulted from the negligent discharge of chemicals and poisonous waste into the old bed of the North Canadian from the city’s filtration plant. Three petitions were filed. The first sought $1,000 for diminished value of about one acre near said plant, and also $1,000 for alleged damage to vegetation, garden truck, and chickens. The second asked for $1,000 on account of diminution of value of the premises from $2,000 to $1,000. The third petition averred their right of enjoyment of…