· 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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