Davison v. Snohomish County
Supreme Court of Washington
270 P. 422 (1928)
Relevant factsFree
Davison (plaintiff) skidded on a bridge while driving at a low speed, struck the bridge's outer railing, and his car broke through and fell, causing severe injuries; he sued Snohomish County (defendant) for negligence, and the county raised contributory negligence as a defense. The jury found for Davison, and after the county's post-trial motions were denied, it appealed.
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Whether a municipality may be held liable for negligence for failing to provide the same degree of protection on a bridge as it affords on a road.