Lepire v. Klenk’s Empirical Analysis

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1 state decisions

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1. ““The bill of complaint in the instant case clearly sets out facts from which it is apparent that complainant suffers private and direct damage other and different from that suffered by the public at large. It further avers that the way in question is a public highway. For the purpose of determining the question now here, that fact must be taken as admitted by the demurrer. Under the facts alleged in this bill, if sustained by competent evidence, complainant is entitled to the relief sought” (citing numerous authorities).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Lepire v. Klenk