Collins v. City of Janesville

This action is brought to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by reason of falling upon an alleged defective sidewalk. The plaintiff was, at the time of the injury, between twelve and thirteen years of age. Issue being joined and trial had, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, and assessed her damages at $1,500. From the judgment entered thereon, the defendant brings this appeal.

Error is assigned because an expert physician, in answer to a hypothetical question,-was allowed to testify to the effect that the plaintiff was liable — quite likely — to be bothered…