City of Louisville v. Moore

Opinion op the Court by

Morris, Commissioner—

Reversing.

Ernest Moore, a resident of the City of Louisville,. sued the city for $5,104, claiming that due to a defect in the grating of a catch basin upon which he stepped, he was caused to fall and injure himself. Of the sum sought $50 was to recoup him for services of a physician and $54 for loss of time from his customary labors. Upon the trial of the case a jury awarded him $210, and, after motion for a new trial was overruled, judgment was entered for. that amount against the city. Motion is made for appeal.

The alleged injury occurred on…