Phelps v. . Hawley

The only question involved in this case is, upon whom rests the obligation of maintaining the bridge in Livingston county, between the towns of Geneseo and Leicester, over the Genesee river.

The plaintiff repaired the bridge upon the employment of the former commissioners of highways of those towns, at an expense of $6,000, and sues their successors therefor.

Defendants insist that the bridge is a county charge.

Whether it is so or not depends upon the construction to be given to the language of the act incorporating the "Leicester Bridge Company" to construct a bridge at this point in 1837.

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