Murphy v. City of Indianapolis

This is an action for injuries alleged to have-been received by the appellant while travelling upon a public-highway of the appellee. Appellant’s complaint was held bad upon demurrer.

It is contended by appellee’s counsel, that the facts alleged do not show any negligence on the part of the municipal *77authorities. We think otherwise. It is charged in direct terms that there was negligence, a description of the defect in the highway is given in detail, the time of its existence stated, and the character of the negligent omission of the municipal officers fully set forth. This must be regarded as…