Legal Opinion
Kethledge v. City of Petoskey
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided December 28, 1917No. Docket No. 134Published
Error to Emmet; Shepherd, J. Case by Marie L. Kethledge, an infant, by her next friend, against the city of Petoskey for personal injuries. Judgment for defendant. Plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
This is the second appearance of this case in this court. See 179 Mich. 301 (146 N. W. 164). Upon the second trial the jury returned answers to special questions submitted to them as follows:
“(1) Was this sidewalk reasonably fit and safe for public travel up to the morning this accident occurred?
“A. Yes.
“(2) Was the flood of May 23, 1912, the proximate cause of the falling of this sidewalk?
“A. Yes.”
*660A general verdict was also rendered in favor of the defendant. Afterwards plaintiff moved the court to set aside the verdict and to grant a new trial for several reasons. This motion was overruled.…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Patrick v. HowardMichigan Supreme Court · 1881
- Langworthy v. Township of GreenMichigan Supreme Court · 1891
- Fulton Iron & Engine Works v. Township of KimballMichigan Supreme Court · 1883
- Lombar v. Village (Mich. 5-8-1891)Michigan Supreme Court · 1891
- Kethledge v. City of PetoskeyMichigan Supreme Court · 1914
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