Legal Opinion

Edwards v. City of New York

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided June 12, 2007Published

1Opinion of the Court

In an action to recover damages for personal injuries, the plaintiff appeals from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated February 17, 2006, which, upon a jury verdict, is in favor of the defendant and against her, dismissing the complaint.

Ordered that the judgment is affirmed, with costs.

The plaintiff sustained injuries when she allegedly tripped *533and fell on a crack in the sidewalk owned by the defendant. The jury initially returned an inconsistent verdict and then, upon further instruction, completed a new special verdict sheet in favor of the defendant.

Contrary to the…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Trincere v. County of SuffolkNew York Court of Appeals · 1997
  2. Cupo v. KarfunkelAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2003
  3. Dunn v. MossAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1993
  4. Meade v. HislerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2003
  5. Harmon v. BIC Corp.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2005

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