Wilson v. City and County of Denver

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Groves.

The City and County of Denver permitted winter sledding upon designated portions of its Willis Case Golf Course. Candace Wilson, a ten-year-old infant, was injured on March 8, 1964 when she struck a metal post while sledding on this municipal property, and an action was brought against Denver in her behalf by plaintiffs (her parents who are plaintiffs in error here). The court dismissed the action as notice had not been given to Denver’s clerk as provided by C.R.S. 1963, 139-35-1.

Denver’s charter provides that before it shall be liable for damages to any person…