Williams v. Independence Water Works Co.

This is an action for damages for personal injuries. Plaintiff recovered a verdict and judgment in the sum of $4000, and defendant has appealed. The case was originally brought against the present defendant and the City of Independence but, at the close of plaintiff’s evidence, she dismissed as to the City.

The facts show that defendant is the owner and operator of a waterworks system in the City of Independence; that on June 11, 1941, plaintiff was employed at 900 West White Oak Street, in that City and, while leaving the house enroute to enter an automobile, waiting in the front thereof, for…