Coleman v. Freeman

Opinion op the Court by

William Rogers Clay, Commissioner

Affirming.

In this action for damages for personal injuries, plaintiff, Mrs. Katherine Freeman, recovered a verdict and judgment against defendants, Mrs. Mary A. Coleman and Mrs. Isabel C. Walker, for the sum of $500. The defendants appeal.

The facts are as follows: Defendants own what is known as the “Walker Building,” which is situated on the corner of Fifth and Market streets in the city of Louisville. In this building is an elevator which is used at nights to move the cleaners from floor to floor. On the occasion of the accident the…