Jones v. City of Fort Worth

Plaintiff in error sued the city of Port Worth for damages for personal injuries sustained by her by reason of her stepping into a hole or crack In the sidewalk. The ease was tried before a jury on special issues. Judgment' for $2,150 was rendered in her favor. The city appealed. The Court of Civil Appeals reversed the judgment of the trial court and rendered’ judgment for the city. 249 S. W. 296.

The judgment of the Court of Civil Appeals is grounded upon its holding that Mrs. Jones failed to comply with the condition prescribed by the charter of the city of Port Worth precedent to its…