Harvey v. City of Bonner Springs

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Porter, J.:

Rebecca Harvey brought this action against the city of Bonner Springs, a city of the third class, to recover damages for the death of her husband. The jury returned a verdict in her favor for $8,500, .and judgment was rendered thereon, from which the city appeals.

The action is sought to be maintained under the provisions of section 3822 of the General Statutes of 1915, which provides:

“All incorporated cities and towns shall be liable for all damages that may accrue in consequence of the action of mobs within their corporate limits, whether…