ROBBINS v. CHICAGO CITY


71 U.S. 657 (____)

4 Wall. 657

ROBBINS v. CHICAGO CITY.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Messrs. Kales and Beckwith, for the plaintiff in error:

Mr. E. Anthony, contra:


Mr. Justice CLIFFORD delivered the opinion of the court.

Municipal corporations having the care and control of the public streets within their limits are obliged by the laws of the State of Illinois to keep the same in good repair "for the passage of persons and property," and in case of neglect any person receiving injury in consequence of any obstruction or defect may have an action on the case to recover compensation for...

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