Mob

A " rebellious mob " commits high treason; a " common mob '' commits a riot: the latter wants a universality of purpose to make it rebellious. ' The Pennsylvania act of May 31, 1841, which makes the county of Philadelphia liable for property destroyed by a mob, and which was extended to Allegheny county by the act of March 20, 1849, is not repealed by the constitution of 1874. The act is both remedial and penal, and must be liberally construed..The fact that county authorities are unable to quell a riot does not limit the liability of the county for damages done thereby. The act embraces every kind of riotous disturbance.'' See Assembly, Unlawful; Insurrection; Riot.