MAXWELL v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA


91 U.S. 557 (____)

MAXWELL v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. F.P.B. Sands and Mr. James Hoban for the plaintiff in error. Mr. E.L. Stanton, contra.


MR. JUSTICE HUNT delivered the opinion of the court.

This is an action to recover damages for injuries sustained by the plaintiff on the first day of March, 1872, in consequence of the unsafe condition and negligent management of the streets of the District of Columbia. The court below ruled that the District was not liable, and directed a verdict for the defendant.

The case is controlled by that of Barnes v. District of Columbia, supra, p. 540.

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