Overton v. City of Waterloo
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from, Black Hawk District Court. — Hon. Charles E. Ransier, Judge. Action for damages received from a fall on a sidewalk, caused by stepping into a bole in tbe walk. Trial to a jury; verdict and judgment for plaintiff for $500. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtPreston, J.
I. No question is raised as to the sufficiency of the evidence to show negligence of the city, or the amount of the verdict. Plaintiff was hurt in the daytime, about 7:30 o’clock in the morning. The defect had existed for such a length of time as to charge the city with notice. There is no complaint of the instructions.
Appellant makes two points: First, that the evidence, fails to show that plaintiff was injured because of the negligence complained of; and, second, that she was guilty of contributory negligence.
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2Cases cited4 opinions
- Mathews v. City of Cedar RapidsSupreme Court of Iowa · 1890
- Earl v. City of Cedar RapidsSupreme Court of Iowa · 1905
- Taylor v. Wabash Railway Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1900
- Ryan v. FosterSupreme Court of Iowa · 1908
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