Rowland v. Town of Dillon

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Bonham.

The respondent brought action to recover of the appellant, a municipal corporation, damages for personal injuries which she alleges she suffered when she was caused to fall by reason of a defect in the sidewalk of the town. The case was tried by Judge Sease, with a jury, and a verdict was given for the plaintiff.

The action is brought under Section 7345 of the Code, which declares the conditions under which action may be brought against a municipal corporation. The complaint duly alleged a defect in the pavement of the sidewalk of the…