Legal Opinion

Horton v. City of Seattle

Washington Supreme Court

Decided May 27, 1909No. 7796PublishedCited by 10 opinions

Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for King county, Griffin, J., entered June 16, 1908, upon the verdict of a jury rendered in favor of the plaintiff, in an action for personal injuries.

1Opinion of the CourtMount, J.

Respondent brought this action to recover for personal injuries alleged to have occurred by reason of falling into a hole in a public street in West Seattle. The cause was tried to a court and jury, and resulted in a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $2,500. The defendant appeals from a judgment entered on the verdict.

Many errors are assigned which are not necessary to be mentioned specifically. We shall notice those only which appellant seems to rely upon, and which may arise upon a new trial. Appellant contends that the claim for damages, which was filed with the city under § 29 of art.…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Hammock v. City of TacomaWashington Supreme Court · 1905
  2. Davis v. City of SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1905
  3. Durham v. City of SpokaneWashington Supreme Court · 1902
  4. Westby v. Washington Brick, Lime & Manufacturing Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1905
  5. Mulligan v. City of SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1906

3Cited by10 opinions

  1. Hansen v. WightmanCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1975
  2. Lorang v. HaysIdaho Supreme Court · 1949
  3. Eckhart v. PetersonWashington Supreme Court · 1917
  4. Wagner v. City of SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1915
  5. Wiard v. Market Operating CorporationWashington Supreme Court · 1934

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