Bonneville v. City of Alpena

Chisholm is a paved street in the city of Alpena. Bertrand, the owner of a house on the east side of said street, being desirous of connecting the same with the sewer, which was near the curb on the opposite side of the street, employed a plumber to do the work. To do this, Maynard, the plumber, employed men and opened a ditch part way across the street, having first obtained permission to do so from the street commissioner, whom he notified of his intention a day or so before he began work. The trench was left open by Maynard’s men without placing lights to indicate danger. Early in the…