City of Ashland v. Cummings

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Clay

Affirming.

Sadie Cummings -sued the city -of Ashland to recover damages for personal injuries resulting from a sidewalk accident. From a verdict and judgment in her favor for $1,000.00 the city appeals.

The accident happened in the following way: On December 3, 1918, Mrs. Cummings, while walking along a board sidewalk on Church street in the city of Ashland, met a Mr. Curtis, -who weighed about 250 pounds. When they met, Mr. Curtis stepped to one side to allow Mrs. Cummings to pass. The board on which he stepped tilted up and tripped Mrs. Cummings, causing her…