Forsyth v. City of Saginaw
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Saginaw; Gage (William G.), J. Case by Adeline Forsyth against the city of Saginaw for personal injuries. An order sustaining a demurrer to the declaration is reviewed by plaintiff on writ of error.
1Opinion of the CourtOstrander, J.
The action is brought to recover damages for injuries which plaintiff claims were sustained in tripping or falling upon a defective sidewalk in defendant city on November 38, 1906. It is alleged in the declaration that the city had knowledge of the defective condition of the walk, and neglected for a year and more to repair it. The charter of the defendant city contains the following provision:
*202“ No civil action shall be maintained against the city for damages or injuries to persons or property sustained in consequence of any street, highway, bridge, culvert, sidewalk or crosswalk being…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Maclam v. City of MarquetteMichigan Supreme Court · 1907
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