Kennedy v. General Geophysical Co.
Texas Court of Civil Appeals
213 S.W.2d 707 (Tex. Civ. App. 1948)
Relevant factsFree
General Geophysical Company (GGC) (defendant) conducted seismic blasting operations, including dynamite explosions as close as 10 to 15 feet from Kennedy's (plaintiff) property line, on the neighboring parcel. Kennedy felt the vibrations from the blasts but suffered no physical damage to his person or land, and the blast lines never physically crossed onto his property; Kennedy sued for trespass, and the trial court ruled for GGC. Kennedy appealed.
IssueFree
Whether vibrations from geophysical blasting that do not cross the boundary of the plaintiff's land can constitute trespass if the vibrations do not cause appreciable physical injury.