Bembe v. County Commissioners
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Appeal from an order of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County (Revell and Reifsnider, JJ.)
1Opinion of the CourtMcSherry, C. J.
This is an application for a writ of mandamus. The purpose for which the relators seek the writ is to compel the County Commissioners of Anne Arundel County to repair a county bridge over Back creek. The bridge was constructed some years ago. It is a draw-bridge over a navigable river. Its erection was authorized by the General Assembly under the Act of 1886, ch. 483. The draw in the bridge has become defective and cannot be operated. It stands open and the bridge is consequently useless. The defect is conceded and the single question is : Will a writ of mandamus lie to require the County…
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