Roberts v. Village of St. James
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Watonwan county to recover $15,000 damages for personal injuries. The case was tried before •Quinn, J., and a jury, which rendered a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $581.25. From an order denying a motion for a new trial defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the Court
START, G. J.1..Action for the recovery of damages sustained by the plaintiff by reason of a defective sidewalk. Verdict for the plaintiff, and the defendant appealed from an order denying its motion for a new trial.
The defendant’s sole contention here is that the plaintiff did not give notice of her injury and present her claim for compensation to the village council, as required by Laws 1897, c. 248. Within 30 days after her injury, the plaintiff signed and verified a written notice of her injury and claim for compensation therefor, which was directed to the village council, and in form and…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Doyle v. City of DuluthSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1898
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