Ovens v. City of Charlotte
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Appeal by plaintiff froni Lyon, J., at January Term, 1912, of MeckleNbueg. The facts are sufficiently stated in the opinion of the Court by Mr. Justice Walker.
1Opinion of the CourtWalker, J.
Plaintiff brought this action to recover damages for injuries received while driving along a street or avenue in the city of Charlotte, known as Ransom Place, and striking a stump which overturned his buggy and threw him to the ground. He alleges that the city had cut down a tree which stood in one of tbe small parks or places in tbe avenue, leaving a stump wbicb projected a little in tbe driveway, tbougb plenty of space was left for tbe safe and convenient passage of vebieles. Ransom Place was abotit 68 feet wide and 400 feet long, and extended from Morebead Street to Yanee Street. Tbe parks…
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