Russell v. City of Grandview

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• city engaged in activities normally performed by private enterprise departs from governmental function and acts in proprietary capacity may be liable to that extent
• city engaged in a proprietary function when operating a municipal water plant and distribution system
• city engaged in operation of water system acts in its proprietary capacity and is liable for negligence the same as any private corporation engaged in the same business

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