Lynn v. Adams

This was an action on the case by Adams against Lynn. The declaration avers that Lynn was a supervisor, and that, in consequence of his neglect and failure to keep in repair a certain bridge in his road district, the plaintiff’s horse fell therefrom and was killed. The cause was tried upon the general issue, and the plaintiff obtained a verdict and judgment for the value of the horse.

There are several errors assigned, but it is necessary first to examine the question, whether an action will lie against a supervisor for damages sustained in consequence of his neglect to keep the roads and…