Callahan v. City of Duluth

Hilton, Justice.

Appeal from an order of the district court denying defendant’s alternative motion for judgment notAvithstanding the A'erdict or for a new trial.

March 10, 1935, plaintiff, about 69 years of age, slipped and fell Avliile crossing Lake aAmnue at a busy intersection in the business district of the city of Duluth. As a result of the fall she suffered severe injuries. This action is to recover damages from the city therefor.

A municipal corporation must keep its streets in a reasonably safe condition for public use and may be held liable for damages resulting from its failure to so…