Larson v. City of Mankato

Christianson, Justice.

Action is brought by plaintiff, Paul Larson, to recover damages for medical expenses and loss of services resulting from his wife’s fall on a public crosswalk in the city of Mankato. The jury re turned a verdict against defendant, the City of Mankato. The trial court denied defendant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and defendant appeals from the judgment.

At about 4:30 in the afternoon of February 8, 1952, Mrs. Larson was walking north on the west side of Hubbell avenue in the city of Mankato. Hubbell avenue runs north and south; Park Lane runs from…