FLOREY v. CITY OF BURLINGTON

No. 48839.

73 N.W.2d 770 (1955)

Garnet Fay FLOREY, a Minor, by Andrew J. Florey, her father and next friend, Appellee, v. CITY OF BURLINGTON, Iowa, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Iowa.

December 13, 1955.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

F. M. Holsteen, City Atty., Burlington, and Ben P. Poor, Burlington, for appellant.

Pryor, Hale Plock, Riley & Jones, Burlington, for appellee.


SMITH, Justice.

Defendant City of Burlington maintains Crapo Park, situated on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. On July 30, 1953, plaintiff, Garnet Fay Florey, a thirteen year old girl, fell off a cliff in the park and suffered personal injuries for which she brings this action by next friend. The jury returned verdict in her favor upon which judgment has been entered. The defendant has appealed.

The action is based on alleged negligence of the city...

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