Melvin v. State
California Supreme Court
APPEAL from an order of the Superior Court of Sacramento County granting a new trial. Matt. F. Johnson, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
SEARLS, C.
Action to recover damages from the state for injuries received at the State Fair at Sacramento, in 1891. Plaintiff had a verdict for $10,000.00, which, on motion of defendant, was set aside and a new trial granted. Plaintiff appeals from the order and brings the case here on a hill of exceptions.
The complaint avers, in substance, that in September, 1891, *18■defendant held, conducted, and controlled an exhibition called a "State Fair” at Sacramento, state of California, which said State Fair was held by defendant for its own use and benefit and for the purpose of exhibiting and…
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