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· 10/13/1885

Western Union Telegraph Co. v. McDaniel

Citations

  • 103 Ind. 294
  • 2 N.E. 709
  • 1885 Ind. LEXIS 523

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  • “It is true that in maintaining a fire department for the protection of the lives and property of its inhabitants the city of Louisville performs a public or governmental duty imposed upon it by law, and for that reason it cannot be held liable for injuries resulting.”

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Judges: Elliott

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