Lenz v. City of Minneapolis

Nelson, Justice.

In this action to recover damages resulting from a fall on a public sidewalk, plaintiff Elizabeth Lenz received a verdict of $3,500 and plaintiff Harry Lenz, her husband, received one of $360. Defendant city of Minneapolis was granted a summary judgment prior to trial. The other defendants appeal from an order denying their motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a new trial.

If all conflicts in the evidence are resolved in favor of the prevailing parties below, the facts appear to be as follows: Mrs. Lenz suffered a fall on a public sidewalk in Minneapolis on March…