Carder v. Grandview Township

Parks, J.:

Plaintiff, Vatlyn Carder, brought this action for property damages arising from a one-car accident which occurred on a township road maintained by Grandview Township in Ford County. This action was brought pursuant to K.S.A. 68-301 which imposes liability upon townships for damages caused by highway defects. The defendant, Grandview Township, appeals from the $2,500 judgment which the jury awarded the plaintiff.

On the night of December 4, 1974, plaintiff was driving upon an unfamiliar road which formed the stem of a T-intersection. There were no warning signs posted. As he…