City of Alton v. Hope

This was an action on the case, brought by Thomas M. Hope against the city of Alton, and tried in the circuit court of Madison county. The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff for $200.

The following plat, which was in evidence, shows the lots owned by the plaintiff, where the damage was done, and the situation of the streets, alley, etc:

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The evidence shows that plaintiff owns lots 31 and 32, with a brick store on one and a frame dwelling on the other. The city of Alton graded and macadamized Fourth street, making gutters to carry off the water. That the gutters were out of…