Moore v. Township of Kenockee
Michigan Supreme Court
■ Error to St. Clair. (Canfield, J.) Case for injuries to property by reason of non-repair of a township bridge. Defendant brings error. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtLong, J.
This action is brought to recover damages to a traction-engine, caused by breaking through a bridge on one of the highways in defendant township, and was tried before a jury, and plaintiff had verdict and judgment for $500. Defendant brings error.
The injury to the engine occurred on August 11, 1886. The plaintiff on that day was passing over what is called “Benner Bridge ” with the engine, when some of the stringers broke, and the engine fell to the creek, some six or seven feet below. It cost $43.25 to raise it out of the creek, and $142.52 to repair it.
Testimony was also given tending to…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Converse v. BlumrichMichigan Supreme Court · 1866
- Merkle v. Township of BenningtonMichigan Supreme Court · 1888
- Township of Medina v. PerkinsMichigan Supreme Court · 1882
- Stebbins v. Township of KeeneMichigan Supreme Court · 1885
- Alexander v. City of Big RapidsMichigan Supreme Court · 1888
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