Floyes Ex Rel. Floyes v. City of Monroe

TALIAFERRO, Judge. '

Plaintiff’s eleven "year old son, while playing with some companions on the grounds of the Central Grammar School in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, fell to the ground, and in so doing, struck his knee against a water cut-off box. A deep wound three or four inches long across the knee was inflicted. The father, for the use and benefit of the son, sues the City of Monroe to recover damages for the boy’s pain, suffering and mental anguish; for loss of time, from sch.ool; and for permanent disfigurement.

Plaintiff alleges, as a basis for the suit, that the City of Monroe is a…