New York Fire Department v. . Buhler

Davies, Ch. J.

This is an action to recover certain penalties claimed to have been incurred by the defendant for a violation of the fire laws relating to the city of Hew York. The sections of the statute material to the questions presented for consideration are as follows: Laws of 1849, chap. 84, sec: 20, reads: “ Ho wooden or frame building whatever, whether the same may have a brick front or otherwise, within the fire limits as extended as aforesaid, or as the same may be hereafter extended, shall be raised, enlarged or built upon, or removed from one lot to another within the fire limits of…