WEIGHTMAN vs. THE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON. DECEMBER TERM, 1861. 1. When a municipal corporation is required by its charter to keep a bridge in repair, if the duty was imposed in consideration of privileges granted, and if the means to perform it are within the control of the corporation, such corporation is liable to the […]
Articles Tagged: 66 U.S. 39
66 U.S. 39
66 U.S. 39 66 U.S. 39 1 Black 39 17 L.Ed. 52 WEIGHTMANv.THE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON. December Term, 1861 This was a writ of error to the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Columbia. The plaintiff in error brought case against the corporation of Washington for bodily injuries suffered by him, […]