Jack v. State

The plaintiff here sued to recover damages for personal injuries received in an automobile wreck, alleged to have resulted from certain negligence of the officers, agents, servants, and employees of the State Highway Department.

Plaintiff relies on the provisions of article 18, eh. 65, S. L. 1935, as expressly consenting that she sue the state, and also as expressly assuming liability to her for any negligence of the officers, agents, servants, and employees of the State Highway Department.

It is fundamental that the state cannot be sued in any manner or upon any liability, constitutional,…