Mullen v. Town of Newcastle

Appellant sued appellee for damages for loss of services, etc., of his wife, resulting from injuries sustained by her falling into a hole in a sidewalk, which, it was averred, was negligently left open by appellee. Appellee filed its answer to the complaint, in which it was alleged that the cause of action sued on, did not accrue within two years: next before the bringing of the action. To this answer appellant demurred, for want of facts. The demurrer was overruled, and plaintiff electing to stand on his exceptions to the ruling, judgment was rendered for defendant. This ruling presents the…