Pietz Ex Rel. Pietz v. City of Oskaloosa

In the center of the public square in Oskaloosa, Iowa, is a public park owned and, through a Park Commission, maintained by the City of Oskaloosa. Within this park are trees, shrubs, etc., sueh as are ordinarily found therein. Along the border thereof, which abuts upon a public street, the City has placed parking meters at regularly marked intervals for use of the general public.

On April 3, 1956, plaintiff, a minor, while seated in a car, thus parked, was injured when a part of a tree standing in the park fell upon the car. This action is for the recovery of damages on account of injuries…