Blount v. Tow Fong

Sweeney, . J.

This is an action of trespass on the case for negligence to recover damages for personal injuries. The case was tried in the Superior Court and at the close of the testimony the trial justice directed a verdict for defendants. Plaintiff excepted to this ruling and has brought the case to this court by her bill of exceptions.

It appears in evidence that for some time prior to December 9, 1921, defendants owned and operated a restaurant at 205 Weybosset street in the city of Providence; that in front of their restaurant, about 10 feet above the sidewalk, was a vertical electric sign…