Legal Opinion
Shubitz v. Consolidated Edison Co.
New York Supreme Court
Decided May 12, 1969PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWilliam T. Cowin, J.
This is a motion by the defendant Consolidated Edison Company of New York (hereinafter referred to as Con Edison) for summary judgment.
This cause of action is brought by the plaintiff, a tenant in an apartment house, for injuries sustained in a hallway as a result of an area electrical blackout. Her husband, also sues-for loss of service.
The suit is brought directly against the public utility, Con Edison. The owner of the building, who had an implied contract with Con Edison to furnish electrical current, is not a party to this action. In fact, the bill of particulars of the plaintiff states…
2Cases cited22 opinions
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- H. R. Moch Co. v. Rensselaer Water Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1928
- German Alliance Insurance v. Home Water Supply Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1912
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- Rodriguez v. DippCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1977
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