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DANT v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

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91 U.S. 557 (1876)

23 L.Ed. 446

DANT, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

Supreme Court of United States.

March 20, 1876.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Reginald Fendall for the plaintiff in error; and Mr. E.L. Stanton, contra.

MR. JUSTICE HUNT delivered the opinion of the court.

This is an action to recover damages sustained by the plaintiff on the 14th of November, 1871, 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 the principles governing that of Barnes...

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