Gregory v. New York, Lake Erie & Western Railway Co.
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, New York county. Action by John Gregory against the New York, Lake Erie & Western Bail-way Company for personal injury caused by plaintiff falling into a coal hole on one of defendant’s ferry-boats. On trial by jury there was a verdict for plaintiff, and from the judgment entered thereon defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBrady, J.
This action was brought to recover damages for personal injuries sustained' by the plaintiff in consequence of the defendant’s negligence in allowing a coal hole on one of its ferry-boats to be left open, into which the plaintiff fell, injuring himself severely. For the purpose of disposing of this appeal it is not necessary to give a detailed statement of facts and circumstances disclosed by the evidence relating thereto. It is sufficient to say that the questions of negligence and contributory negligence were made the subject of evidence and discussion, and were properly submitted to the…
2Cases cited2 opinions
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- Guiterman v. Liverpool, New York & Philadelphia Steamship Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1881
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