Pierce v. Jilka

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Harvey, C. J.

This was an action for damages for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff, who tripped and fell over a coco fiber door mat on a sidewalk in front of the entrance to defendant’s hotel, alleged to have resulted from defendant’s negligence in placing and maintaining the mat on a public sidewalk. The trial court sustained a demurrer to plaintiff’s evidence. Plaintiff filed a motion for a new trial, which was considered and overruled, and judgment was rendered for defendant. Plaintiff has appealed and contends the court erred, (1) in…