City of Knoxville v. Camper

This is an action to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by Melvina Camper, suing by her next friend, Grover Camper. It was commenced by the issuance and service of summons from the Second circuit court of Knox county, where a trial by the court and jury resulted in a verdict and judgment in the amount of $800. The City of Knoxville has appealed in error to this court, and has assigned errors herein. For convenience the parties will be referred to in this opinion in the order of their appearance in the court below.

The plaintiff is a minor about seven years of age and slightly…