JIVELEKAS v. CITY OF WORLAND

No. 4499.

546 P.2d 419 (1976)

Kostas JIVELEKAS and Helen Jivelekas, Appellants (Plaintiffs below), v. CITY OF WORLAND, Wyoming, a Municipal Corporation, Appellee (Defendant below).

Supreme Court of Wyoming.

February 2, 1976.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John W. Davis, Worland, for appellants.

Elmer J. Scott, of Scott & Jones, Worland, for appellee.

Before GUTHRIE, C.J., and RAPER and ROSE, JJ.


ROSE, Justice.

CONTENTION OF THE PARTIES

The plaintiffs charge that damage to their home was caused from a sewer backup which occurred as a result of the defendant-city's negligent planning, construction and maintenance of its sewer line. Plaintiffs ask money damages and injunctive relief to compel the city "to take necessary steps to replace the sewer line." Additionally, the plaintiffs-appellants rely upon the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur to supply evidence...

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