HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 648RESOLUTION NO G d1a
Wr OEAS claims for damages arising from alleged defective conditions
of streets and sidewalks have so increased under the Municipal Liability Act
of 1923 and the case of Rafferty vs City of Marysville, as to become a nuisance
if not a menace to local government; and
WBEEMAS this Council believes. that public welfare requires the
modification or repeal of that Act;
NOW BEFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the League of California Municipalities
be and it is hereby requested and petitioned to draft, foster and urge before
the next session of the State Legislature, amendments or other bills designed
to relieve local governments of the heavy burden of liability under the above
mentioned statute.
BE IT WRTHER RESOLVED that the attention of the person drafting
such bills be called to the possible advisability d restricting liability
to cases where there has been negligence following an express notice and
eliminating liability on mere constructive notice.
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