Olson v. City of St. James

OPINION

CRIPPEN, Judge.

Appellant slipped and fell on an ice-covered public walkway, injuring her shoulder. She sued both the municipality and the abutting landowners. Following the presentation of evidence, the trial court granted a directed verdict in favor of all respondents, saying that as a matter of law appellant’s negligence exceeded any negligence of respondents. The trial court also denied appellant’s motion for a new trial. She appeals from both the judgment and the order denying the new trial. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

FACTS

Appellant Gertrude Olson was 81 years…