Hebert v. Village of Hibbing

Action to recover damages for personal injuries which plaintiff claims to have sustained by reason of the defendant’s failure to keep its sidewalks in proper repair for the use of pedestrians. There was a verdict of $2,775 for plaintiff. From an order denying its motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial defendant appealed.

On Sunday morning, April 26, 1925, plaintiff was returning from church, going easterly over a wooden sidewalk on the northerly side of Granite street in company with two girls. The three were walking slowly side by side. As one of the girls stepped…