Road Maintenance Authority Liability for Paving Stone Defect

In a dispute concerning the responsibility for damages arising from a fall on a public road, the lower court ruled that the maintenance authority was liable because the obstruction, an uneven paving stone, presented a danger that should have been anticipated and remedied, thus violating the obligation to maintain safety. The high court quashed this decision, reasoning that while the road authority has a duty to maintain safety, liability requires proof of a specific fault, such as a failure to take necessary measures after becoming aware of the danger or after a reasonable inspection period, and the mere existence of a slight irregularity does not automatically establish the requisite fault necessary to assign liability.