Crucil v. Carson City

OPINION

On September 4, 1976, appellants August and Eleanor Crucil were involved in a traffic accident when their automobile was struck by another automobile at the intersection of Edmonds Drive and Clearview Street in Carson City. Prior to the accident, a stop sign located at the intersection had been knocked down or otherwise removed.

The appellants filed a complaint against Carson City claiming negligence. In the complaint they alleged that, despite the actual and/or constructive knowledge that the stop sign was down, the city had negligently failed to replace the traffic control device or…