Dechert v. Municipal Electric Light Co.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from trial term, Yew York County. Action by Yellott D. Deohert, as receiver for the benefit of 'the creditors of Joseph Byan, against the Municipal Electric Light Company. From a judgment dismissing the complaint, entered on a verdict directed by the court in favor of defend.ant, and from an order for an additional allowance of costs, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtWilliams, J.
—The plaintiff is the receiver of an insolvent debtor, Byan ; and the defendant is engaged in the business of equipping premises with wire and other appliances for the use of electricity, and of furnishing electricity from its central station for such use. The defendant equipped the premises of Byan with wires and appliances, and furnished him with electricity. The buildings and property of Byan therein took fire from'the electricity, and were destroyed ; and this action was brought to recover damages for such destruction of property, alleging that it was due to the negligent manner in which…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- People ex rel. Hecker-Jones-Jewell Milling Co. v. BarkerNew York Supreme Court · 1895