Hoene v. City of Milwaukee

The appellants contend that the damage to their real estate abutting West Blue Mound road was caused by the city’s failure to construct and repair that street in a, manner sufficient to withstand heavy traffic. They argue that the city is liable to them for damages under sec. 81.15, Stats. The city contends that the statute imposes on it a duty *212only with respect to travelers on the street and does not impose any duty on the city with respect to adjoining landowners.

Sec. 81.15, Stats., provides in part that:

“If damages happen to any person or his property by reason of the insufficiency or want…