Steinbeck v. John Hauck Brewing Co.

Jones, Oliver B., J.

Plaintiff below, Matilda Steinbeck, sought to recover damages for personal injuries received by her in a fall upon an icy sidewalk. The action was brought against the owner of the lot of land along which the sidewalk extends.

The material allegations of the amended petition under which defendant was sought to be held are as follows:

“That along the north side of said brick building and extending along East Twelfth street is a cement sidewalk, and that said sidewalk slopes eastwardly with a steep descent to said alley to the rear of the premises of the defendant. * * *

*19“That…