Schmidt v. Dubuque County
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Delaware District Court.— HoN. F. C. Platt, Judge. Suit1 for damages occasioned by a defective bridge. There was a verdict and judgment for the defendant. The plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtSherwin, J.
The petition alleged negligence on the part of the defendant in allowing a county bridge to become and remain but of repair, “ in that several planks, in, on, and along the traveled way thereof were decayed and broken, leaving large gaps and holes therein; in allowing rock and other obstructions to be placed and remain in the place where such defects were, which conditions were of such a nature as to frighten ordinary gentle horses; in allowing the elevated approach forming part of such bridge to be so constructed as to be without barriers, railing, or other safety devices; in permitting the…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- House v. MetcalfSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1858
- Yahn v. City of OttumwaSupreme Court of Iowa · 1883
- Bemis v. TempleMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1894
- Scagel v. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1891
- Heinmiller v. Winston Bros.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1906
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3Cited by3 opinions
- Shaw v. DuroSupreme Court of Iowa · 1944
- Langdon v. AhrendsSupreme Court of Iowa · 1914
- Barry v. WalkerSupreme Court of Iowa · 1910