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· 3/18/1907

City of Shreveport v. Nelson

Citations

  • 118 La. 732
  • 43 So. 389
  • 1907 La. LEXIS 798

Syllabus

<p>1. Street Railroads — Repair oe Roadbed.</p> <p>The appellant is held bound to repair its roadbed, as it is not safe and in good repair.</p> <p>TEd. Note. — Por cases in point, see Cent. Dig, vol. 44, Street Railroads, §§ 99-111.]</p> <p>2. Same.</p> <p>It is under obligation to maintain its roadbed.</p> <p>TEd. Note. — Por .cases in point, see Cent. Dig. vol. 44, Street Railroads, §§ 99-111.]</p> <p>3. Same.</p> <p>Whatever may be the responsibility of other contractors, if there be, primarily appellant is responsible, and must make needful repairs, when demanded, because of the bad and dangerous condition of the track.</p> <p>TEd. Note. — Por cases in point, see Cent. Dig. vol. 44, Street Railroads, §§ 99-111.]</p> <p>(Syllabus by the Court.)</p>

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