Merkle v. Township of Bennington

When this case was heard, the Court called attention of counsel to the repeal of the statute, contained in Act No. 264, Laws of 1887, under which the action in this-case was planted. The repeal is in express terms, and without any saving clause. Supplemental briefs have been furnished us upon this point. The repealing statute, however, substantially re-enacts the law repealed, with some slight modifications so as to include in the remedy afforded by its provisions damages for injuries received in consequence of the neglect of municipal corporations to keep sidewalks in repair, and to abolish…