Converse v. Wichita Gas Co.

*292The opinion of the court was delivered by

Smith, J.:

This action was one for damages suffered when plaintiff fell into a ditch being dug by defendant, and broke her hip. Verdict and judgment were for plaintiff in the amount of $1,250. Plaintiff asked for a new trial as to amount of damages alone. This was refused. She appeals.

Plaintiff was a widow and lived on the east side of Erie street, in Wichita, with her daughter. Her neighbors, the Whiteheads, lived north on Erie street, with one house between. There is no sidewalk along the east side of this street, but there is a parking about twelve…