City of Covington v. Belser
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
CASE 18 — ACTION BY ELIZABETH BELSER AGAINST THE CITY OF COVINGTON. — Appeal from Kenton Circuit Court (Common Law and Equity Division). M. L. Harbeson, Judge. Judgment for plaintiff, defendant appeals. —
1Opinion of the Court
*126Opinion of the Court by
Wm. Rogers Clay, Commissioner
— Reversing.
On April 2, 1906, appellee, Elizabeth Belser, fell and broke her kneecap on the sidewalk on the west side of Greenup street, one of the public streets of Covington, Ky. She instituted this action against the city to recover damages for the injury. The jury returned a verdict in her favor for $2,250, and the city of Covington appeals.
While several grounds for reversal are urged, we deem it unnecessary to consider any ground, except the failure of the court to award appellant a peremptory instruction. The accident occurred shortly…
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