Thompson v. City of Bellingham
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal by plaintiff from a judgment of the superior court for Whatcom county, Hardin, J., entered June 27, 1919, upon the verdict of a jury rendered in favor of the plaintiff, in an action in tort.
1Opinion of the CourtMitchell, J.
This action was brought against the city of Bellingham to recover damages for injuries alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the city in failing to keep the north end of Prospect street in a reasonably safe condition for public travel. The *584answer denies negligence on the part of the city and affirmatively alleges contributory negligence of the plaintiff. The plaintiff is a physician. He and his wife were injured in the accident. He sued to recover the sum of $5,669.45. There was a trial by jury, which resulted in a verdict of $217.45. A motion for a new trial was made by the…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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