James v. Oakwood (Vil.)

BY THE COURT.

This action was brought by William J. James against the village of Oakwood to recover damages for injuries received to his automobile, by reason of the alleged negligence of the Village of Oakwood in failing to keep certain public road and bridge, within the limits of said village, in repair. It was alleged that the son of the plaintiff, in the exercise of due care and without actual knowledge of the condition, drove the automobile of the plaintiff on said roadway and bridge, and same was injured by reason of the defect in the bridge. Plaintiff claims damages in the sum of $500.

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