City & County of Denver v. Burrows

This is an action brought against the City and County of Denver to recover damages for injuries sustained by plaintiff as the result of her having stumbled upon a sidewalk. There was a verdict and judgment for plaintiff, and defendant brings the case here.

The accident, resulting in the injury, was caused by plaintiff’s striking her toe against one block of a cement sidewalk which was slightly elevated above the adjoining block. She fell upon the sidewalk and was injured.

It is contended by plaintiff in error that, as a matter of law, the city was not negligent and is not liable because of the…