Fromm v. Ide
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from Monroe county court. Action by Valentine Fromm against Daniel Ide. From a judgment, and from an order denying the defendant’s motion for a new trial, made on the minutes of the court, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtLewis, J.
The cause of action, as alleged in plaintiff’s complaint, is for damages sustained to his premises, situated in the town of Irondequoit, by the negligence of the defendant, in so constructing a ditch in the highway as to cause the surface water to flow upon the plaintiff's premises, and thereby rendering them unfit for occupation. Plaintiff was the owner of five acres of land in said town, with a dwelling house thereon, in which he resided with his family. The land was low. Portions of it had theretofore been during the rainy seasons covered by water. Ditches had been constructed in the…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Stock v. City of BostonMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1889
- Bickford v. RichardsMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1891
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