Legal Opinion
Commonwealth v. Bowman
Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)
Decided November 10, 1936PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion op the Court by
Stanley, Commissioner—
Affirming.
This suit for damages for personal injuries against the Commonwealth, and the State Highway Commission was authorized by a resolution of the General Assembly. Chapter 55, Acts 1934 The preamble of the resolution goes so far as to declare that the State Highway Commission was negligent and that the appellee, Bowman, was exercising due care for his safety. It granted permission to him to bring suit in any “county having jurisdiction of the parties and subject matter,” but limited his recovery to $6,000. The constitutionality of this…
2Cases cited19 opinions
- Owen Motor Freight Lines v. Russell's Adm'rCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1935
- Shaw v. FoxCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1932
- Taylor v. WesterfieldCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1930
- Padgett v. BranganCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1929
- Strand Amusement Company v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1931
14 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by14 opinions
- Daniel's Adm'r v. HoofnelCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1941
- Lyon & Sons, Inc. v. N. C. State Board of EducationSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1953
- Pennington's Adm'r v. Pure Milk Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1939
- Carr v. Jefferson CountyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1938
- Moreland's Adm'r v. StoneCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1942
9 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.