2006 Nebraska Revised Statutes - § 17-119 — Overseer of streets; duties.

Section 17-119
Overseer of streets; duties.

The overseer of the streets shall, subject to the orders of mayor and council, have general charge, direction, and control of all work on the streets, sidewalks, culverts, and bridges of the city, and shall perform such other duties as the council may require.

Source:

Laws 1879, § 21, p. 197

R.S.1913, § 5012

C.S.1922, § 4181

C.S.1929, § 17-120

Annotations:

Cities of second class have exclusive control of streets, sidewalks, etc., must maintain them in a safe condition, and are liable for a breach of duty in respect thereto. Goodrich v. University Place, 80 Neb. 774, 115 N.W. 538 (1908).

~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska