Legal Opinion

Davis v. Mayor of Jackson

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided June 10, 1886PublishedCited by 12 opinions

Error to Jackson. (Gridley, J.) Case. Defendant brings error. The facts are stated in tbe opinion.

1Opinion of the CourtChamplin, J.

This action is brought to recover damages for injuries received by plaintiff, caused by being thrown *531from his carriage through the alleged negligence of defendant in not keeping what is known as “ Mason street,” in the city of Jackson, in repair, and reasonably safe and fit for travel.

Mason street, in the city of Jackson, runs east and west, passing on the north side of a park called “ Greenwood Park.” On the west side of the park is a narrow street or way used for public travel, which terminates in Mason street at the north-west corner of the park.

The common council of the city of Jackson…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. City of Detroit v. CoreyMichigan Supreme Court · 1861
  2. City of Detroit v. BeckmanMichigan Supreme Court · 1876
  3. City of Lansing v. ToolanMichigan Supreme Court · 1877
  4. Chilson v. WilsonMichigan Supreme Court · 1878

3Cited by12 opinions

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  2. Barrow v. City of Detroit Election CommissionMichigan Court of Appeals · 2014
  3. Henson v. Kansas CitySupreme Court of Missouri · 1919
  4. Healy v. City of ChicagoAppellate Court of Illinois · 1907
  5. Commercial State Bank v. School District No. 3Michigan Supreme Court · 1923

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