Berrien County v. Vickers

(After stating the foregoing facts.) It is true, as contended by the plaintiff in error, that “A county is not liable to suit for any cause of action unless made so by statute.” Code, § 23-1502. But it has been provided by statute, the act of December 29, 1888 (Ga. L. 1888, p. 39), “that in every case the county shall be primarily liable for all injuries caused by reason of any defective bridges, whether erected by contractors or county authorities.” Code, § 95-1001. The term “bridge,” as used in said Code section, “ includes all the appurtenances necessary to its proper use, and embraces…