Boomer v. Lancaster County

Plaintiff sues to recover damages occasioned by the alleged negligence of defendant county to keep one of its highways in reasonably safe condition for public travel. Defendant admitted its duty to maintain the highway in such condition, denied negligence, and pleaded contributory negligence on part of plaintiff, which latter was denied by her. At the conclusion of plaintiff’s evidence, defendant interposed a motion for a directed verdict, which was sustained and case dismissed. From this judgment plaintiff appeals, and for reversal presents as error the sustaining of such, motion.

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