Modec v. City of Eveleth

Julius J. Olson, Justice.

Plaintiff recovered a verdict for $2,000 in her negligence action against defendant. Upon defendant’s alternative motion for judgment or a new trial, the court, by its order here for review, granted the motion for judgment. Plaintiff has appealed.

During the time here involved, defendant was the owner of a building known as the Hippodrome, constructed at least 20 years ago and used in large part during the winter for hockey games. It has a large arena, which during the winter months is covered with ice and is used by high-school, college, semiprofessional, and…