Town of Geneva v. Mesel, Jr.

This action was brought in the lower court by the appellee, William W." Mesel, Jr., against the appellant, Town of Geneva, for damages alleged to have been caused by the Town’s negligent act in permitting a telephone pole stub about three or four feet high and somewhat splintered on its top to remain in an alley. The alley was located back of appellee’s residence.

The issues were formed -by a complaint, an answer in two paragraphs and reply in general denial to the second paragraph of answer. The cause was submitted to a jury for trial and a verdict returned in favor of the appellee (plaintiff…