Robertson v. City of Waukon
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Allamakee District Court.— Hon. A. N. Hob-son, Judge. Suit to recover damages occasioned by a defective sidewalk. There was a directed verdict for the defendant, and from a judgment thereon the plaintiff appeals.-
1Opinion of the CourtSherwin, J.
In 1902 the plaintiff had a contract for carrying the mail between the post office and the railway station in the city of Waukon. He had performed this service for many years prior thereto, making several trips to and from the office each day. Early in the morning of April 7th he went to the office with his horse and wagon for the purpose of taking the mail to the railway station. He stopped his conveyance near the north end of the sidewalk in front of the office and sent his young son in for the mail sacks. After he had entered the office, the plaintiff concluded that he would need help, and…
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