McConnell v. Dewey

This action was brought by plaintiff against defendant, as supervisor of highways, to recover damages for an in-j ury received in crossing over a bridge on the highway, alleging that the defendant suffered the bridge to be and remain in such bad repair and condition as to be unsafe and dangerous. The defendant pleaded a general demurrer, which was sustained, and judgment was rendered in favor of defendant.

The only question presented for consideration by the pleadings is, can a private action, under the statutes of our state, be maintained against a supervisor of highways for an injury…