BATTEN v. SOUTH SEATTLE WATER CO.

No. 37297.

65 Wn.2d 547 (1965)

398 P.2d 719

DONALD L. BATTEN, et al., Respondents, v. SOUTH SEATTLE WATER COMPANY, Appellant.

The Supreme Court of Washington, Department One.

January 28, 1965.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Davies, Pearson, Anderson & Pearson, for appellant.

Roberts & Anderson and Robert L. Anderson, for respondents.


SOULE, J.

This is an action to recover damages for personal injuries suffered by respondent Phyllis Batten. The injuries were sustained when she stepped upon the insecurely positioned lid of a water meter box which gave way, causing her to fall.

Respondents' case is based upon the theory that this particular meter box was installed in such a way that it created a dangerous condition. It is conceded that the appellant

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