City of Louisville v. Metropolitan Realty Co.

Opinion op the Cotjbt by

Judge Thomas

— Reversing.

On tlie 26th. day of January, 1913, one Lewis Roehrig, while traveling afoot on the north side of Main street between 25th and 26th street, in the city of Louisville, sustained injuries by reason of defects in the sidewalk for which he afterwards brought suit against the city and recovered a judgment against it for $500, which was paid by the city, and at the time of payment, the judgment, interest and court costs amounted to $563.95. This did not include any sum for attorney’s fees, or for any other special service necessary in the defense of…