City of Birmingham v. Brasher

This is an appeal from a judgment awarding damages to Brasher, in a suit against the City, alleging negligent maintenance of a sidewalk in a public park. We affirm.

On December 26, 1974, Cammie Olivia Brasher fell and sustained hip injuries, while walking on a sidewalk located on the perimeter of Woodrow Wilson Park. She fell when she stubbed her foot on an elevated portion of concrete walkway.

This specific sidewalk — Wilson Park is criss-crossed with walkways — leads from a public street to the entrance of the Jefferson County Courthouse. Not only were there elevated portions of concrete, but…