Dwyer v. Hills Bros.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from trial term, Richmond county. Action by Michael Dwyer against the Hills Bros. Company. From a judgment for plaintiff, and from an order denying a new trial, defendant appeals. Reversed.
1Opinion of the CourtWoodward, J.
The plaintiff brings this action to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by reason of the negligence of the defendant in placing a defective mat in front of its store door, to be used in removing the mud and filth incident to a wholesale fruit establishment from the feet of persons entering the place. The plaintiff visited the store for the purpose of inquiring for work. He met one of the defendant’s agents or servants at the door, and talked with him about employment, and while thus engaged in conversation the plaintiff stood upon the mat in question. Having…
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- Glens Falls Portland Cement Co. v. Travelers' InsuranceNew York Court of Appeals · 1900
- McGrell v. Buffalo Office Building Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1897
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