Miller v. Harrison County
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Crawford District Court. — Hon. M. E. Hutchison, Judge. Action for damages alleged to bave been caused by a defective bridge and want of railing resulted in judgment against the defendant, from which it appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtLadd, J.
— The highway extended east and west over a creek or stream, over which was erected a county bridge 54 feet in length. The plaintiff resided at the top of the hill about 200 yards west of the bridge. There was a gradual 5 per cent, -descent in the highway towards the bridge.
In the evening of January 17, 1913, plaintiff, with his team and buggy, accompanied by his wife, started for Woodbine ; and upon reaching the road the neekyoke broke and let *272the tongue fall to the ground. The plaintiff attempted to stop the horses, but the buggy running against them started them, and as they went towards…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Campbell v. OrmsbySupreme Court of Iowa · 1885
- Fenner v. Crips Bros.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1899
- Light v. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1894
- Hahn v. MillerSupreme Court of Iowa · 1882
- Spicer v. City of Webster CitySupreme Court of Iowa · 1902
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