Cooper v. Village of Waterloo

Cassoday, 0. J.

This action was brought to recover damages for personal injuries sustained January 1Y, 1893, by reason of an alleged defective sidewalk. The answer consists of admissions, denials, and counter allegations, including contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff. At the close of the trial, the court directed the jury to return a *425verdict in favor of the defendant. From the judgment entered upon the verdict so returned, the plaintiff appeals.

It appears that at the time of the accident the defendant ivas a village of about 1,100 inhabitants; that the street in question was…