Ronn v. City of Des Moines
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Polk District Court. — Hon Josiah Given, Judge. Action to recover damages for personal injuries, caused by a defective sidewalk. There was a trial by jury, and a verdict and judgment in favor of plaintiff. The defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtRobinson, J.
On the twenty-fourth day of May, 1886, the plaintiff fell on a sidewalk in Des Moines, and sustained serious injuries. She claims that her fall and the resulting injuries were caused by a defect in the sidewalk, for which defendant is responsible.
1. Personal id jury: evidence: life tables. 1. Appellant complains of: the introduction in evidence of tables to show plaintiff’s expectation of life at the time of her injury, on the alleged ground that her injuries were not shown to be permanent. As to that, there was a conflict in the evidence. The physician who has treated the plaintiff since her…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Cook v. City of AnamosaSupreme Court of Iowa · 1885
3Cited by6 opinions
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- Padelford v. City of Eagle GroveSupreme Court of Iowa · 1902
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