State v. Barksdale , 24 Tenn. 154 ( 1844 )

Turley, J.

delivered the opinion of the court.

Thomas W. Barksdale, mayor of the town of Clarksville, is individually found guilty upon a charge that a street in the town was permitted to remain out of repair. He is not responsible individually therefor. The corporation is bound to keep the streets in repair; and for neglect in so doing, may be indicted and fined, but no member of the corporation is individually responsible for such neglect.

Let the judgment be reversed and arrested.