McClain v. Incorporated Town of Garden Grove
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Decatur District Court. — Hon. R. C. Henry, Judge. This is au action to recover for personal injuries alleged to have been caused by tbe wrong of the defendant. There was a judgment in favor of the defendant. The plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtRobinson, J.
In January, 1888, the defendant controlled and was responsible for the condition of a certain bridge over a railway within its territorial limits. The bridge was twelve feet wide, provided with side railings, and reached by means of steep approaches. In the month named one Ira Miller invited the plaintiff and another lady to take a sleigh ride for pleasure. The invitation was accepted, and the party started in a cutter drawn by one horse. In the course of the ride they attempted to cross the bridge described. The horse drew the cutter with its load up the steep approach, and onto the bridge.…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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