Lindemeyer v. City of Milwaukee

The water shutoff or stop box involved in this case consisted of a pipe set in the ground over a shutoff valve in a water-service lateral. The box has a re movable cover which is fastened by a bolt. The sidewalk in question was located on the west side of South Twenty-First street and the water stop box was located in the sidewalk eighteen inches from the east edge of the walk.

It further appears from the findings of the trial court that on the 22d day of June, 1936, the common council of the city of Milwaukee amended the rules governing the introduction, supply, and consumption of water by…