Anderson v. State

On April 18, 1955, claimant filed his complaint seeking damages in the amount of $7,500.00 for the alleged negligence of respondent in failing to maintain a public highway in LaGrange Highlands in a safe condition.

The record consists of the following:

1. Complaint.

2. Answer.

3. Departmental Report.

4. Transcript of evidence.

5. Brief and argument of claimant.

The facts of the case are as follows:

On July 31, 1954, claimant resided at 1720 W. 55th Street, LaGrange Highlands, Illinois. About 9:45 P.M., claimant was crossing 55th Street, and tripped over a steel rod, which was alongside of the road,…