Ohio Supreme Court October 16, 1900 (City of Cincinnati v. Fleischer)

lead-opinion

Si-iauck, C. J.,

The duty of municipalities with respect to streets and sidewalks is imposed by section 2640 of the Revised Statutes. It is to “cause them to be kept open and in repair, and free from nuisance.” They are required to maintain such portions of them as are designed for the use of vehicles and pedestrians in a condition of reasonable safety for such use.