Barker v. Town of Perry
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Dallas Circuit Court. . This is an action to recover damages for a personal injury which tlie plaintiff alleges she received by reason of a defective sidewalk on one of tlie streets of the town of Perry. There was a trial by jury, and a verdict and judgment for the plaintiff. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtRothrock, J.
*147, jury^exhih’iwounds to ■|l'ry' *146I. It is claimed in the petition that the plaintiff was injured by stepping into an opening in a side*147walk. There are the usual allegations as to the defect, and notice to the officers of the town, and failure to repair, and that plaintiff -was free from negligence. The answer was in substance a general denial. The plaintiff claimed that she was inj ured in her hand and wrist, and she was permitted, against the defendant’s objection, to exhibit her hand and wrist to the jury for their inspection. It is claimed that this was error. In all actions for injuries to…
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