Legal Opinion

Mathews v. City of La Grande

Oregon Supreme Court

Decided May 5, 1931PublishedCited by 15 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtCampbell, J.

This is an action for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by reason of a defective sidewalk. The complaint, in paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4 thereof, alleges in effect: The incorporation of the city, and that under its charter it has con trol of the streets and sidewalks therein, with power to improve and maintain the same in a state of repair. That North Fir street in said city is a principal public thoroughfare, and that said street and the sidewalk thereon is used in travel by the public generally with the full knowledge and consent of the city. The complaint further alleges in…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. McQuillan v. City of SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1895
  2. Tuohy v. Columbia Steel Co.Oregon Supreme Court · 1912
  3. Fisher v. City of AnacortesWashington Supreme Court · 1919
  4. Shannon v. City of TacomaWashington Supreme Court · 1905
  5. Cartano v. City of AthenaOregon Supreme Court · 1918

3Cited by15 opinions

  1. White v. Jubitz Corp.Oregon Supreme Court · 2009
  2. Blue v. City of UnionOregon Supreme Court · 1938
  3. State Highway Commission v. VellaOregon Supreme Court · 1958
  4. Lane v. Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginemen & FiremenOregon Supreme Court · 1937
  5. White v. Jubitz Corp.Court of Appeals of Oregon · 2008

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