Gibson v. Sioux County
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Osceola District Court. — William Hutchinson, Judge. Action for personal injuries sustained upon a highway, by reason of obstructions negligently placed and permitted and left unguarded by the defendants, as alleged. There was a demurrer to the petition, which was sustained. Judgment being entered thereon, the plaintiff has appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtEvans, J.
I. The highway upon which the accident occurred was located upon the county line between Sioux County and O’Brien County. These two counties are defendants. Joined with them are the members of the respective boards of supervisors and their employee, Gardner. The obstructions complained of consisted of sand and gravel, which had been hauled upon the highway for the purpose of building a cement bridge or culvert.
The question presented is that of the liability of a county for damages by reason of such alleged negligence. The argument is that the highway Avas a county highway, and in charge of…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Soper v. Henry CountySupreme Court of Iowa · 1868
- Snethen v. Harrison CountySupreme Court of Iowa · 1915
- Kincaid v. Hardin CountySupreme Court of Iowa · 1880
- Wood v. Boone CountySupreme Court of Iowa · 1911
- Packard v. VoltzSupreme Court of Iowa · 1895
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- Lage v. City of MarshalltownSupreme Court of Iowa · 1931
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