Davies v. Pelham Hod Elevating Co.
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, Hew York county. Action by Mary Davies, as administratrix, etc., of John B. Davies, deceased, against the Pelham Hod Elevating Company, From a judgment for plaintiff, and an order denying a motion for a new trial, defendant appeals. Be versed.
1Opinion of the CourtO’Brien, J.
This action was brought to recover the sum of $5,000 for the loss of the life of plaintiff’s intestate, which was alleged to have been due to the negligence of the defendant in fulfilling its contract with one Hopper & Co., and in furnishing an insufficient derrick and appurtenances. De*524fendant’s contract was to furnish a derrick, with ropes, blocks, engine, and; engineer to operate it, on the premises on the northeast corner of Fifty-Ninth street and Fifth avenue, to be used in hoisting and placing in position blocks of granite that were to be used as foundation stones and piers of the hotel…
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