Smith v. . Kappas

This is an action for actionable negligence, brought by plaintiff, by her next friend, against defendants, alleging damages. The defendants denied negligence.

The evidence was to the effect that Betty Jean Smith, the plaintiff, a child 3 years old, was seriously and permanently injured on 18 April, 1939, in the city of Greensboro.

Henry Burke testified, in part: "Between 3 and 4 o'clock on that day I was traveling east along West Edwards' Place on the north side of Edwards' Place. At that time I saw Betty Jean Smith. She was with some lady and they were traveling on the west or north sidewalk…