Nelson v. City of Denver

THE parties appear here in the same relative positions as in the district court, and for convenience are designated as plaintiff and defendant, or Nelson and city.

Plaintiff instituted an action against the city to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by reason of a fall on a sidewalk which it is alleged the city negligently permitted to remain in a defective and dangerous condition. When the case was called for trial, defendant moved for judgment on the pleadings. The court sustained the motion and entered judgment dismissing the complaint and awarding costs to…