Erie Township v. Beamer

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

While William Beamer was driving his team attached to a loaded wagon over a highway in Erie township, Neosho county, a wheel of the *183wagon dropped into a deep and dangerous hole, throwing him to the ground, breaking his nose and both of his arms and causing other serious injuries. He brought this action to recover damages from the township, under the provisions of section 579, General Statutes of 1901, and was awarded the sum of $500.

The principal objection here is that the evidence does not sustain the verdict and judgment. A notice for…