Town of Harlem v. Emmert

This was an action on the case, brought in the Stephenson Circuit Court by William P. Emmert, against the town of Harlem and the commissioners of highways of that town, to recover damages against them for so building a bridge across the Pecatonica river, a navigable stream in that town, as to prevent easy and safe navigation thereof.

There was a trial by jury on the plea of not guilty, and a verdict for the plaintiff and damages assessed at fifty dollars. A motion for a new trial was overruled and exception taken,- and the cause brought here by appeal.

The points made by appellants are, that…