Pearson v. M. M. Potter Co.
California Court of Appeal
APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, and from an order denying a new trial. N. P. Conrey, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtShaw, J.
Action to recover damages alleged to have been sustained by plaintiff as a result of stepping into a manhole negligently left open by defendant. This manhole was in the sidewalk adjoining the Van Nuys hotel on Fourth street, in the city of Los Angeles. The hotel was under the control and management of defendant, and the manhole, when not used as a means of access to the basement of the hotel, was closed by an iron cap or cover placed upon the opening. It is alleged that on May 29, 1906, defendant removed this cap and negligently permitted the manhole to remain open and unguarded, and that…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- Linnehan v. RollinsMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1884
- Hale v. JohnsonIllinois Supreme Court · 1875
- Atlantic Transport Co. v. ConeysCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1897
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