Shelley v. City of Austin

Collard, Judge.

It is insisted in appellant’s brief that expert testimony was admissible to prove that the bridge at the point where plaintiff was injured was improperly constructed because it was not built entirely across the street, which left a hole in the street at the north end of the bridge, rendering the crossing dangerous.

It was admitted by plaintiff on the trial that the two bridges were constructed in a good and workmanlike manner, and of good sound material, and it was also admitted that the issue in the case was, “was the street crossing rendered unsafe by leaving the opening…