City of Springfield v. Doyle

This was an action on the case, against the city of Springfield, to recover damages for an injury occasioned the plaintiff by reason of a defective sidewalk on Jefferson street, in said city.

There were five counts in the declaration, and a demurrer to each, which was sustained as to the first, second and fourth counts, and the plea of not guilty and one special plea pleaded to the third and fifth counts. ■ •

There was a demurrer to the special plea, which was sustained, and an issue to the jury on the first plea. There was a verdict of guilty and the damages assessed at two hundred and fifty…