Legal Opinion

Moody v. Township of Shelby

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided July 28, 1896PublishedCited by 2 opinions

Error to Oceana; Russell, J. Case by Mary E. Moody against the township of Shelby for personal injuries. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendant brings error.

1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.

Plaintiff sued defendant for an injury received on a highway in said township, and recovered a judgment. Defendant appeals. The errors assigned which it is necessary to consider relate to the declaration and to the charge of the court. The declaration, so far as it is necessary to quote it here, reads as follows:

“Andthe plaintiff alleges that it was the duty of the defendant to maintain said highway in repair and in a reasonably safe condition for use, so that the public could safely pass along said highway with horses and vehicles at all times in safety; but that the defendant, disregarding…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Harris v. Township of ClintonMichigan Supreme Court · 1887
  2. Lyon v. WatsonMichigan Supreme Court · 1896

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Williams v. City of West Bay CityMichigan Supreme Court · 1899
  2. Whoram v. Township of ArgentineMichigan Supreme Court · 1897

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