Earl v. Crouch
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, Monroe county. Action by William E. Earl, administrator of William E. Earl, Jr., against George W. Crouch, Jr., for the death of plaintiff’s intestate. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff. Defendant appeals. Affirmed. For decision on former appeal, see 10 N. Y. Supp. 882.
1Opinion of the CourtLewis, J.
The plaintiff, as administrator of the goods, etc., of William E. Earl, Jr., deceased, brought this action against the defendant to recover damages for the death of the deceased by the negligent act of the defendant. The defendant caused to be placed near the sidewalk upon Brighton avenue, in the city of Boches ter, a pile of lu mber five feet wide, and three feet to three feet six inches high. That part of the pile which caused the deceased’s death was composed of hemlock lumber two inches thick and six inches wide, and from twelve to fourteen feet long. The lumber was piled by placing one…
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