Case Name: Peter Smith v. Jerry Johnson, etc.
Court: Kentucky Court of Appeals
Jurisdiction: Kentucky
Decision Date: 1872-01-26
Citations: 5 Ky. Op. 97
Docket Number: 
Parties: Peter Smith v. Jerry Johnson, etc.
Judges: 
Reporter: Kentucky Opinions, containing the unreported opinions of the Court of Appeals
Volume: 5
Pages: 97–97

Head Matter:
Peter Smith v. Jerry Johnson, etc.
Municipal Corporations — Improvement of Sidewalks — Action to Recover for Necessary Allegation — Notice—Demurrer.
The petition, is defective in failing to allege that Johnson had notice of the passage of the ordinance by. the council, to repair the streets, nor are facts alleged showing the failure of the city council to take such action as to make the appellee liable for the work.
APPEAL FROM KENTON CIRCUIT COURT.
January 26, 1872.
Mooar, for appellant.
R. D. Handy, Baker, for appellee.

Opinion:
Opinion by
Judge Peters.
Although the demurrer of Johnson and wife, and that of the city of 'Covington, were both sustained to the petition and leave was granted appellant to amend it, he failed to do so, and took the risk of a trial in this court.
The petition is palpably defective in failing to allege that Johnson and wife had notice of the passage of the ordinance by the council to repair the sidewalks fronting their property, either actually or constructively. It is not averred that said ordinance was printed in the newspaper of a city, or otherwise, and circulated as required' by Sec. 6, Art. 2 of the charter of the city, which might have been regarded as constructive notice to Johnson and wife, and thereby made them responsible. Nor are facts alleged showing the failure of the city council to take such action by it as to make Johnson and wife liable for the work, and thereby throw the responsibility on the city.
Wherefore the judgment is affirmed.