Huffman v. San Joaquin Cty.

Citations

• 21 Cal. 426

Syllabus

<p>A'County is not liable in damages at the suit of an individual for injuries sustained by him in consequence of the want of proper repairs to a bridge on a public highway of the county.</p> <p>The statute devolves upon Boards of Supervisors the management and control of bridges in their respective counties, and upon Boad Overseers of the county the duty of keeping bridges on public highways in repair; and if any remedy exist for injuries resulting from neglect to keep such bridges in repair, it must be sought against the Boad Overseers or Supervisors personally.</p>