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MAYOR v. SHEFFIELD

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71 U.S. 189 (1867)

4 Wall. 189

18 L.Ed. 416

MAYOR, v. SHEFFIELD.

Supreme Court of United States.

February 13, 1867.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. O'Gorman for the City, plaintiff in error:

Mr. W.P. Sheffield, contra.‡

Mr. Justice MILLER delivered the opinion of the court.

1. The first error claimed to be found in the record of this case is based on the proposition of the defendant below, that the locus in quo was not a legally established public street, and therefore the city was not liable for its condition. On this point the court ruled adversely to the city.

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