Ward v. Temple Stephens Company

EAGER, Judge.

This is a suit for personal injuries arising from a fall in defendant’s store in Columbia, Missouri. Plaintiff alleged that defendant had negligently “caused, allowed and permitted” a rural mailbox to extend out into the aisle, causing her to fall. There was evidence of substantial injuries; but since the verdict was for defendant, no further reference thereto will be necessary. We have jurisdiction, since the prayer was for $30,000. The defendant denied all substantive allegations, and alleged that plaintiff’s own negligence caused or contributed to her injury. Plaintiff has…