Cason v. City of Ottumwa
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Wapello District Court. — Hon. W. I. Babb, Judge. Action at law against the city of Ottumwa and the Ottumwa Opera-House Company to recover for personal injuries alleged to have been caused by their negligence. There was a trial by jury, and a verdict and judgment for the plaintiff. The defendant the city of Ottumwa, appeals. —
1Opinion of the CourtRobinson, J.
— In the year 1892, the defendant, the Ottumwa Opera-House Company, owned and controlled an opera-house in the city of Ottumwa. The front of the house was on Main street, and one side was next to Jefferson street. For the purpose of advertising entertainments which were given in the house from time to time, billboards were provided, one of which was 4x8 feet in size. When in use, that was usually placed at the main street entrance, but at other times was kept on the Jefferson street side, where it was so placed that the top rested against the building, while the bottom rested a few inches…
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