Eaton v. Elman
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Des Moines Municipal Court. — J. E. Mershon, Judge. Aotion to recover damages for injuries sustained by plaintiff, caused by stepping in a hole in the floor of the basement of the boiler room under defendant’s place of business. Verdict for plaintiff, and défendant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
Faville, J
Appellant’s place of business is known as the “Amuz-U Theater.” It is located on East Locust Street in the city of Des Moines. The building faces to the north, and there is an alleyway on the west side of the building. On the 15th day of January, 1920, the appellee was engaged in delivering coal to appellant at this place ,of business. The coal was delivered through a window opening upon the alley on the west side of the building. After a considerable quantity of coal had been thrown through the basement window by the appellee, the window became clogged, and it became necessary for…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- McLaury v. City of McGregorSupreme Court of Iowa · 1880
- Evans v. City of IowaSupreme Court of Iowa · 1904
- Hearn v. City of WaterlooSupreme Court of Iowa · 1918
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