Legal Opinion
Ottmann v. Village of Rockville Centre
New York Court of Appeals
Decided July 13, 1937PublishedCited by 27 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHubbs, J.
This is an action by the administratrix of Milford H. Ottmann to recover damages growing out of the death of appellant’s intestate caused by the negligence of the respondent Otto Stoye, who was a volunteer fireman and driver of a fire track. Deceased was also a volunteer fireman and was riding on the track at the time of the accident which caused his death.
The jury found a verdict against the village and the respondent Stoye. The judgment entered thereon was reversed by the Appellate Division on the law. We decided in this case (reported in 273 N. Y. 205) that the village was not liable and…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Worth v. DunnSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1922
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3Cited by27 opinions
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