Wells v. City of Jefferson

This is an action for $10,000 damages for personal injuries, alleged to have been caused by a defective condition of Clark Avenue along street car tracks therein. At the close of all the evidence, the court directed a verdict for defendant Missouri Power Light Company. Plaintiff's case against defendant City was submitted to the jury and its finding was for the defendant. Plaintiff has appealed from the judgment entered.

[1] The Missouri Public Service Commission in November, 1933, with the consent of defendant City by ordinance, granted permission to defendant Power Light Company to…