Downing v. Drybrough

COMBS, Justice.

The appellant, who was plaintiff in the lower court, contends the appellee was negligent in the operation of his parking lot and that by reason of such negligence she was caused to fall and break her arm. The trial court directed a verdict for appellee at the close of the testimony for appellant.

The parking lot in question is located on Fifth Street in Louisville. In order to facilitate the parking of automobiles, -the lot is divided into sections or blocks. Each section or block is 20 feet wide. A division strip of concrete coping bisects each section so as to provide a…