· 12/16/1903
Chicago & Milwaukee Electric Railroad v. Mawman
Citations
- 206 Ill. 182
- 69 N.E. 66
- 1903 Ill. LEXIS 2786
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- if by reason of a defective plan injury to others results as a necessary consequence, the fact that the performance of the work is committed to an independent contractor will not shield the city from liability
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