Conrad v. Town of Ellington

Cassoday, C. J,

This action was commenced August 26, 1891, to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by the plaintiff June 21, 1896, about noon, by reason of an alleged defective highway, consisting of a hole or depression in the traveled portion thereof at the place described. Issue ibeing joined and trial had, at the close thereof the jury returned a special verdict to the effect: (1) that the plaintiff was injured by being thrown from a wagon at the time and place described; (2) that the highway at that place was in a defective condition for travel upon and over the same; (3) that…