Legal Opinion

Zibbell v. City of Grand Rapids

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided March 18, 1902PublishedCited by 11 opinions

Error to superior court of Grand Rapids; Newnham, J. Case by Seddie Zibbell against the city of Grand Rapids for personal injuries. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendant brings error.

1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.

Plaintiff recovered a judgment of $3,500 for injuries received by a fall on a sidewalk alleged to have been defective. The testimony relative to the condition of the walk was in sharp conflict. It is conceded by defendant’s counsel that there was a case for the jury to pass upon, but numerous errors are assigned upon rulings during the trial, which are claimed to have prejudiced the rights of the city. We shall not attempt to discuss all the questions presented, as we do not think the same questions are likely to arise on a new trial.

Evidence was received of repairs to the walk, made after…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Reed v. City of DetroitMichigan Supreme Court · 1896
  2. Fulton Iron & Engine Works v. Township of KimballMichigan Supreme Court · 1883
  3. Lombar v. Village (Mich. 5-8-1891)Michigan Supreme Court · 1891
  4. Moore v. City of KalamazooMichigan Supreme Court · 1896
  5. Toohey v. PlummerMichigan Supreme Court · 1888

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3Cited by11 opinions

  1. Judis v. Borg-Warner CorporationMichigan Supreme Court · 1954
  2. City of Wynnewood v. CoxSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1912
  3. Campbell v. BrownMichigan Supreme Court · 1936
  4. Stahl v. Southern Michigan Railway Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1920
  5. Mitchell v. DevittMichigan Supreme Court · 1946

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