Ross v. City of Detroit

This suit was instituted by Martha Ross. Upon her death the plaintiff, her executor, was duly admitted to prosecute the suit.

The declaration alleges that her claim for damages was presented to the common council for audit and allowance, and was rejected. Upon the trial this claim made by Mrs. Ross to the common council was introduced in evidence by the plaintiff. It stated that “she has decided to limit her claim to the sum of $2,000 on the basis of a prompt adjustment, but* without prejudice to her rights in the event of a suit.” During the trial, negotiations were entered upon for a…