Scruggs v. Board of County Commissioners

This is an action brought against the county of Leavenworth for damages for personal injuries sustained by the plaintiff in error in riding across a county bridge in that county. After the plaintiff had introduced her evidence, at the trial of the case, a demurrer thereto was interposed, which was sustained, and judgment was rendered against the plaintiff for costs. The plaintiff brings the case here for review.

It is conceded that under the statutes of the state the county is not liable in this action for damages unless the chairman of the board of county commissioners had notice of the…