City of Corbin v. Benton
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
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…
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