Weiser v. City of St. Paul
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in tbe district court for Ramsey county to recover $1,200 for personal injuries caused by a defective street. The case was tried before Otis, J., and a. jury, which rendered a verdict in favor of plaintiff for the sum demanded. From an order denying a motion for judgment in its favor notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtLewis, J.
The charge of negligence against the city is in maintaining a certain street in a dangerous condition, and in permitting a wooden culvert, running into a ravine, to remain constructed so-that it appeared to be a continuation of the sidewalk, without putting up suitable fences or obstructions or maintaining suitable-lights to warn travelers of danger. The allegation in the complaint as to the service of notice of the injury was that due notice was served upon the city clerk, and by him referred to the common council. This allegation was admitted in the answer, and the-cause was submitted,-so…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Nicol v. City of St. PaulSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1900
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