Ballard v. City of Tampa

The prime question presented in this case, as well stated in plaintiff in error’s brief is whether or not a municipal corporation is liable in damages for the death of a convict and prisoner of the municipality, who was working out a court sentence, caused by the negligent or wrongful act of an officer or agent of the municipality while superintending the work of the prisoner in the maintenance and improvement of the streets of the municipality.

The plaintiff in error filed a declaration consisting of three counts against the City of Tampa, Florida, defendant in error, for the death of her…