Highland v. Township of Garfield
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Mackinac; Shepherd, J. Case by James Highland against the township of Garfield for injuries to plaintiff’s horse resulting from a defective condition of the highway. Judgment for plaintiff. Defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMcAlvay, J.
Plaintiff recovered a judgment in this case against defendant township in an action for damages on account of the loss of a horse, caused, as is claimed, by the negligence of the township in not maintaining a certain highway within its limits in reasonable repair, and in a condition reasonably safe and fit for travel. Defendant offered no witnesses, and at the close of the proofs in the case moved for an instructed verdict on the ground of contributory negligence of plaintiff. This motion was denied. Error is assigned upon such refusal, and this is the only question discussed on the part of…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Harris v. Township of ClintonMichigan Supreme Court · 1887
- Schwingschlegl v. City of MonroeMichigan Supreme Court · 1897
- Black v. City of ManisteeMichigan Supreme Court · 1895
- Handy v. Township of MeridianMichigan Supreme Court · 1897
- Church v. President & TrusteesMichigan Supreme Court · 1896
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- Vinton v. Township of PlainfieldMichigan Supreme Court · 1919