Mead v. Baum

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Beed, J.

This action was brought by Mary D. Mead and her husband to recover damages for an injury to Mrs. Mead, *338occurring upon the premises of the defendant, on July 4th, 1905.

The lady had gone to Lincoln Park with her father to witness an exhibition of fireworks. Lincoln Park is owned by the defendant and is used as a pleasure resort. On this 4th of July the grounds and buildings had been rented for a picnic to the Letter Carriers’ Association. Within the park is a restaurant and dance pavilion. The dimensions of the latter are fifty-nine by one…