Parker v. Mayor of Macon
Supreme Court of Georgia
Case against corporation for nuisance. Before Judge Cole. Bibb Superior Court. May Term, 1869. Parker’s action on tbe case against the Mayor and Council of Macon contained the following averments: In 1865, a brick wall, which stood on a specified street of Macon, fell upon him while he was upon said street engaged in his business, and severely injured him, causing an outlay of money, loss of time, etc., to his damage $10,000 00 ; said wall was, as the event proved, from its…
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Case against corporation for nuisance. Before Judge Cole. Bibb Superior Court. May Term, 1869. Parker’s action on tbe case against the Mayor and Council of Macon contained the following averments: In 1865, a brick wall, which stood on a specified street of Macon, fell upon him while he was upon said street engaged in his business, and severely injured him, causing an outlay of money, loss of time, etc., to his damage $10,000 00 ; said wall was, as the event proved, from its character and position, dangerous to passengers upon said street; it was defendant’s duty to have removed it or…
1Opinion of the CourtBrown, C. J.
As the charter of the City of Macon confers upon the Mayor and Council full power and authority to keep the streets, lanes, alleys, side-walks and public squares, of the city in good order, and to remove any buildings, posts, steps, fences, or other obstructions or nuisance, which is a power conferred upon public officers for the public good, it is their duty to exercise it, and to keep the streets, lanes, alleys and sidewalks in such condition that persons passing over or along them may do so with safety and convenience. To this end it is the duty of the city authorities to remove any…
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