Robinson v. New York City Ry. Co.
Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York
Appeal from Municipal Court, Borough of Manhattan, Eleventh District. Action by John Robinson against the New York City Railway Company. From a judgment in favor of defendant, dismissing the complaint, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBischoff, J.
This is one of the ordinary actions for damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by reason of a collision between one of defendant’s southbound cars on Amsterdam avenue, at 157th street, and a wagon in which plaintiff was riding. In determining whether or not the dismissal of the complaint in this case was proper, the rule is well settled that the plaintiff is entitled to have the evidence considered in the light most favorable to him, and is entitled to the benefit of all inferences that can be drawn from it. We have carefully examined the testimony, and are clear that it…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Buhrens v. Dry-Dock, East Broadway & Battery Railway Co.New York Supreme Court · 1889
- Johnson v. Rochester Railway Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1901