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Wyman v. Leavitt
Maine Supreme Judicial Court
71 Me. 227 (1880)
- Written by Denise McGimsey, JD
Facts
Leavitt (defendant) was blasting rocks onto land adjacent to property of the Wymans (plaintiffs). The blasting caused rocks to be thrown onto the Wymans’ property. The Wymans sued Leavitt for property damage and for anxiety suffered by Mrs. Wyman, who feared for the safety of herself and her child. No members of the Wyman family were physically injured by the blasting. A jury awarded damages for Mrs. Wyman’s mental suffering. Leavitt appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Virgin, J.)
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