Meiers v. Metropolitan Gas Light Co.
New York Court of Common Pleas
Appeal from a judgment of this court entered upon the verdict of a jury, and from an order denying a motion for a new trial. The plaintiff in this action, being the occupant of the building No. 1532 Broadway, in the City of New York, made an application to the defendant, through her husband as her agent, for the supply of gas.
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Appeal from a judgment of this court entered upon the verdict of a jury, and from an order denying a motion for a new trial. The plaintiff in this action, being the occupant of the building No. 1532 Broadway, in the City of New York, made an application to the defendant, through her husband as her agent, for the supply of gas. The application was put in writing, and signed by the husband in the name of the wife, and he made a deposit of $10 with the gas com pany; he thereupon received a receipt for the $10, which he carried home and gave to his wife. The company thereupon supplied gas from…
1Opinion of the CourtVan Brunt, J.
[After stating the facts as above.] The section under which this action is brought reads as follows: “ Upon the application, in writing, of the owner or occupant of any building or premises within 100 feet of any main laid down by any such gaslight company, and payment of all money due from him to the company, the company shall supply gas as may be required for lighting such building or premises, notwithstanding there may be rent or compensation in arrear for gas supplied, or for meter, pipe or fittings furnished to a former occupant thereof, unless such owner or occupant shall have…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- United States v. WiltbergerSupreme Court of the United States · 1820
- Sickles v. SharpNew York Supreme Court · 1816
3Cited by3 opinions
- Hoch v. Brooklyn Borough Gas Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1907
- Shelley v. Westchester Lighting Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1907
- Fisher v. Long Island Lighting Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1938