Mengel v. City of St. Louis

Plaintiff was injured when an automobile, operated by her son-in-law, in which she was riding as a guest, collided with a concrete block or slab located "midway in the intersection" of two of the public streets of the city of St. Louis. She brought this action against the city for damages for the injuries so sustained. The petition alleges and prays damages in the sum of $25,000. The action was filed, and trial had, in the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis. The verdict of the jury and the judgment of the court, in accordance therewith, was for the defendant, and plaintiff has appealed.

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