Legal Opinion

Myers v. City of Louisville

Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)

Decided May 17, 1938PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion of the Court bt

Judge Baird

Affirming.

This is an action of Robert Myers against the City of Louisville and the Breslin Construction Company seeking damages for injuries to the mid-dorsal vertebra of his back, received by him in falling into a hole in McCready avenue, a street of the city, which was being constructed and paved by the Breslin Construction Company. At the close of the testimony of Myers, the court directed a verdict to be returned for appellees. Myers appeals.

There is very little controversy or dispute concerning the facts in the case. Some months before the 20th day of…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Elam v. City of Mt. SterlingCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1909
  2. City of Lawrenceburg v. LayCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1912
  3. Corrigan, Lee Halpin v. HeublerCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1914
  4. Barrickman v. City of LouisvilleCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1914
  5. Knepfle v. LaufferCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1918

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Davis v. Charles Shutrump & Sons Co.Ohio Supreme Court · 1942
  2. Nester v. United Foundation Corp.West Virginia Supreme Court · 1951
  3. Savage v. Louisville Gas & Electric Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1954
  4. City of Dallas v. ShufordCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1945

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