Anderson v. Argraves

Identical demurrers are filed to identical complaints and the issues thus presented are the subject of this memorandum, which is equally applicable to each case. The two actions will be discussed as though they were one.

The writ names the defendant Argraves “as Highway Commissioner of the State of Connecticut.” The complaint alleges, in substance, that it was the defendant’s duty to erect and maintain “safe and adequate roads and bridges, in order to avoid any injuries to person and property by reason of any neglect or default.” The plaintiffs then claim that on a specified part of a…