Cushman v. Town of Bristolz

The sole question in the case involves the sufficiency of the notice given by plaintiff to defendant under P. L. 4958. The notice was as follows:

“Bristol, Vermont

September 2, 1940

Selectmen of the Town of Bristol,

Bristol, Vermont

Gentlemen:

You are hereby notified as provided by Section 4958 of the Public Laws of Vermont that I will claim satisfaction of the Town of Bristol for injuries sustained by reason of the insufficiency of the bridge at the foot of Mill Hill, so-called, in said town of Bristol, at 1.15 on the 14th day of August 1940. Said injuries were caused by the insufficiency of said…