Bailey v. City of Centerville
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Appanoose District Court. — IIoN. F. W. Eich-elberger, Judge. ActioN at law to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff, duo to a fall on one of the sidewalks in the defendant city, which it is claimed was out of repair, and in an unsafe and dangerous condition. The case was tried to a jury, resulting-in a verdict and judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtDee'mer, J.
-While walking along one of the streets of defendant city, accompanied by her husband, plaintiff struck one of her limbs against a loose board in one of the sidewalks, which was raised from its place by reason of her husband’s stepping upon the inner end thereof. The injury received resulted in necrosis of the left tiba, necessitating a surgical operation, that was performed by surgeons of plaintiff’s choice, but which plaintiff claims, left her seriously and per-. *23manently disabled. The alleged negligence is failure of the city to- keep its sidewalks in good condition for public travel.
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2Cases cited25 opinions
- Block v. Milwaukee Street Railway Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1895
- Yahn v. City of OttumwaSupreme Court of Iowa · 1883
- Smith v. Milwaukee Builders' & Traders' ExchangeWisconsin Supreme Court · 1895
- McConnell v. City of OsageSupreme Court of Iowa · 1890
- State v. JonesSupreme Court of Iowa · 1884
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- Stilson v. EllisSupreme Court of Iowa · 1929
- Bachelder v. WoodsideSupreme Court of Iowa · 1943
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