HART, J.
Unless otherwise shown by evidence, a sidewalk on a public street is presumed to be within the limits of the public street and under the control of the municipality or public authority. A municipality has certain duties to the public to maintain such sidewalks in repair and free from nuisance. An abutting owner is not responsibe for the disrepair of a sidewalk in front of his premises unless its condition is brought about by his wrongful conduct.
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