Taylor v. Harrison Construction Co.

Opinion by

Wright, J.,

Thomas and Agnes Taylor brought an action in trespass against the Harrison Construction Company seeking to recover damages for an alleged invasion of their interest in the use and enjoyment of land resulting from defendant’s interference with the flow of surface water. The trial resulted in a verdict for the defendant. The court en banc refused plaintiffs’ motion for a new trial and directed the entry of judgment for defendant. This appeal followed.

Appellants own two adjoining sixty foot lots on an unimproved street in West Mifflin Borough, Allegheny County. These lots…