Fletcher v. North Mehornay Furniture Co.

Action for damages for personal injuries sustained by a fall on a sidewalk in Kansas City. Verdict and judgment went for plaintiff for $10,000.00 against both defendants and they appealed. Hereinafter appellant North Mehornay Furniture Company will be referred to as Mehornay, and appellant Kansas City as City.

Appellant Mehornay assigns error on the refusal of its motion for a directed verdict at the close of the case, and on plaintiff's (respondent's) instruction No. 1. The City assigns error on respondent's instruction No. 1, and on an alleged excessive verdict.

Respondent fell about 9 a.m.…