Bauer v. City of Indianapolis

Colerick, C. —

This action was brought by the appellant against the appellees to recover damages sustained by him in the breaking of his leg, which was caused, as alleged, by his falling upon a sidewalk in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. It was averred in the complaint, that the appellee Baker, without leave or license from his co-appellee, the city of Indianapolis, had unlawfully, carelessly and negligently obstructed a sidewalk, adjoining certain real estate owned by him, in said city, by causing to be placed thereon a large-number of heavy planks and timbers, which raised the otherwise…