14-3,106. Sidewalks; construction or repair; special assessment; failure of owner; effect.
In case the owner or owners shall fail to construct or repair such sidewalk as directed, the city may construct or repair such sidewalk or cause the same to be done and assess the cost thereof upon the abutting property as special assessments. Where the owner or owners of abutting property fail to keep in repair the sidewalk adjacent thereto, they shall be liable for all damages or injuries occasioned or recovered by reason of the defective or dangerous condition of such sidewalk.
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