Coleman Et Ux. v. City of Scranton

Opinion by

Babdbige, J.,

Bertha Coleman, one of the plaintiffs, broke her ankle by falling on an icy sidewalk. This action was brought charging that her injuries were due to the negligence of the defendant city.

The learned court below found that negligence was not proven and entered judgment on a motion n. o. v. for defendant. We find no error in so doing.

The Washington Irving School property faces on Emmet Street, in the City of Scranton, which has a grade of five per cent. There is a stone wall extending the length of the yard which at the eastern division line is about flush with the…