Robinson v. City of Memphis

Mb. Special Justice Frank T. FancheR

delivered the opinion of the Court.

Plaintiff, a minor, suing by next friend, brought his action against the City of Memphis to recover damages for personal injuries by reason of falling* upon an alleged defective sidewalk, The declaration did not aver that statutory notice had been given to the City of Memphis, as required by section 8596 of the Code of Tennessee.

It is alleged that a. large hole in the surface of and extending through the concrete to a considerable distance had existed for many months in the sidewalk, the City of Memphis having actual…