Robinson v. City of Oconto
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the circuit court for Oconto county: S. D. Hastings, Circuit Judge.
1Opinion of the CourtBaenes, J.
This action was brought to recover damages for an injury received from a fall on an alleged defective sidewalk. The plaintiff recovered judgment and defendant appeals.
The appellant contends (1) that it was guilty of no actionable negligence; (2) that on the undisputed evidence the plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence; (3) that the court erred in ruling on the admission of evidence; (4) that the court erred in charging the jury; and (5) that the damages are excessive.
1. It is urged that a city may adopt a plan for public improvements and that it is not liable for damages resulting…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Lyon v. City of Grand RapidsWisconsin Supreme Court · 1904
- Collins v. City of JanesvilleWisconsin Supreme Court · 1901
- Zoellner v. City of Fond du LacWisconsin Supreme Court · 1911
- Duncan v. City of Grand RapidsWisconsin Supreme Court · 1904
- Madison v. City of AntigoWisconsin Supreme Court · 1913
3Cited by6 opinions
- City of Birmingham v. EdwardsSupreme Court of Alabama · 1918
- Estate of JavornikWisconsin Supreme Court · 1967
- Shequin v. ShequinWisconsin Supreme Court · 1915
- Wilke v. Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1932
- Jones v. City of ColumbusCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1943
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