Legal Opinion

City of Corbin v. Benton

Court of Appeals of Kentucky

Decided January 10, 1913PublishedCited by 13 opinions

Appeal from Whitley Circuit Court.

1Opinion of the Court

*484Opinion op the Court by

William Rogers Clay, Commissioner

Reversing.

Plaintiff, Effle Benton, while crossing one >of the ■streets in the city of Oorbin, fell into a ditch or culvert •and was injured. She brought this action against defendant, the city of Corbin, to recover damages. Prom a verdict and judgment in her favor for $200, the city of Oorbin appeals.

A reversal is asked because of the alleged error of the trial court in refusing to direct a verdict in favor of the defendant. The determination of this question requires a brief statement of the facts.

The accident happened at the crossing…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Griffen v. . ManiceNew York Court of Appeals · 1901
  2. Chenall v. Palmer Brick Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1903
  3. Board of Councilmen of Frankfort v. ButtimerCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1912
  4. City of Harrodsburg v. SalleeCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1911
  5. Shinn Glove Co. v. SandersCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1912

3Cited by13 opinions

  1. City of Cleveland v. AmatoOhio Supreme Court · 1931
  2. Shrader v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1949
  3. Goodman v. Village of McCammonIdaho Supreme Court · 1926
  4. Louisville & Nashville Railroad v. MinkCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1916
  5. City of Cleveland v. PineOhio Supreme Court · 1931

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