Thunborg v. City of Pueblo

On the evening’ of June 24, 1898, plaintiff in error was driving north on Conrt street in.the city of Pueblo, and on the' east side of Court, at or near its intersection with 22nd street, the vehicle in which he was riding came into-violent collision with a fire hydrant, and he was thrown out, sustaining serious injuries. He commenced this action against the city to recover damages. The complaint alleged that the city was negligent in maintaining and allowing the hydrant to> be in dangerous proximity to the traveled way, and in allowing weeds and brush to grow around and obscure it. The…