Robert McCurley vs. Harold Angus

This is an action in negligence arising out of the demolition by the Appellee of a condemned building in Jackson, Tennessee pursuant to a contract with the city of Jackson. The demolished building was located adjacent to the Appellants' building, and the two buildings shared a party wall. The Appellants' building sustained damages as a result of the demolition of the condemned building. The Appellants brought a complaint against the Appellee in the Circuit Court of Madison County, alleging negligence on the part of the Appellee. The jury found in favor of the Appellee. The Appellants appeal from the entry of a jury verdict in favor of the Appellee. For the reasons stated herein, we affirm the trial court's decision.