Esquibel v. City & County of Denver

Plaintiff, a girl past eleven years of age, while trespassing on land belonging to the City and County of Denver, was injured, and brought suit against the municipality for damages. The trial court directed a verdict for the defendant. Plaintiff brings error.

The land upon which the accident occurred consisted of unfenced and otherwise unimproved lots at the corner of Yuma and 13th streets which the city had acquired by tax deed, title having been subsequently perfected by a quitclaim deed from the former owner. Although there were a number of homes facing on 12th street, the block in question…