· 9/26/1969
Baran v. City of Chicago Heights
Citations
- 251 N.E.2d 227
- 43 Ill. 2d 177
- 1969 Ill. LEXIS 262
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- city liable where misplaced street light rendered automobile’s headlights less effective, causing motorist to drive past dead-end
- a municipality must respond in damages only if it “creates a hazardous condition and someone is injured as a consequence” (emphasis added)
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Judges: Kluczynski
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