City of Kokomo v. Loy
Indiana Supreme Court
From Howard Circuit Court; William C. Purdum, Judge. Action by Frank Loy against tbe city of Kokomo. From a judgment for plaintiff, tbe defendant appeals. (Transferred from tbe Appellate Court under §1394 Burns 1914, Acts 1901 p. 565.)
1Opinion of the CourtLairy, J.
— This was an action brought by ap-
pellee, Frank Loy, against appellant, city of Kokomo, on account of personal injuries received by him while working as an employe in the Kokomo City Park, known' as Highland Park, which injuries were sustained by reason of the. discharge of a cannon which, under the direction of one Riley acting for the park superintendent, appellee was attempting to unload. The cause was tried by a jury and a verdict returned in favor of the appellee. His damages were assessed at $3,500, and judgment followed accordingly.
Appellant presents on appeal that the trial court…
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