City of Lawrence v. Davis

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Mahan, P. J.:

This is an action for personal injury occasioned by a defective sidewalk. There was judgment for the plaintiff, and the defendant contends that the court erred in refusing to require the jury to answer these special questions of fact: 1. If you find for the plaintiff, state what sum you allow him for physical pain. 2. If you find for the plaintiff, state what sum you allow him for mental suffering. 8. If you find for the plaintiff, state what you allow him for actual damages. These are all questions of fact respecting the elements of…