Gilbane v. Lent

This is an action of trespass on the case brought against the defendant as City Treasurer of Central Falls to recover damages for injuries alleged to have been received by the plaintiff by reason of the unsafe condition of a portion of the sidewalk on Cross street, a public highway in said city.

The case was tried before a justice of the Superior Court sitting with a jury. At the conclusion of the evidence said justice directed the jury to return a verdict for the defendant on the ground that it appeared from the evidence that the plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence. The case is…