Legal Opinion
United States Fire Insurance v. Adirondack Power & Light Corp.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided November 15, 1923PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Hinman, J.:
John S. Weekes, deceased, was the owner of household and personal property contained in his home in the city of Schenectady, N. Y. He had it insured for $1,000 against loss or damage by fire under a policy written by the plaintiff company. On November 23, 1919, a gas explosion occurred in the cellar of his home resulting in his death and in fire damage. The defendant had installed in "the cellar its meter and pipes for the purpose of supplying gas for his household purposes. There was a leak in the pipes or meter of which the defendant had been notified but did nothing to repair.…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Williams v. . BarkleyNew York Court of Appeals · 1900
- Hamilton v. . Erie R.R. Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1916
- International Paper Co. v. PurdyAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1909
- Clement v. MooreAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1909
- Weekes v. Adirondack Power & Light Corp.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1921
3Cited by8 opinions
- Haverhill v. International Railway Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1926
- Estate of Nye v. First National BankIndiana Court of Appeals · 1973
- Band v. ReinkeSupreme Court of Iowa · 1941
- Lappin v. National Container Corp.New York Supreme Court · 1942
- In re the Estate of MillsNew York Surrogate's Court · 1939
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