Gould v. Edison Electric Illuminating Co.
New York Supreme Court
Motion for an order to stay plaintiff from prosecuting an action against defendant in the Municipal Court of the city of New York, borough of Manhattan, to recover statutory penalties for refusing to furnish electric light.
1Opinion of the CourtRussell, J.
The defendant company seeks an interlocutory' order staying the plaintiff from prosecuting an action against the defendant in the Municipal Court of the city of New York, borough of Manhattan, to recover $250 statutory penalties for refusing to furnish electric light. This action in the Supreme Court was brought by the same plaintiff to compel the defendant to restore the electric connection between its mains on Madison avenue and the premises of the plaintiff, to furnish electric light and for damages. The defendant’s theory is that the court has power to stay a proceeding by one of the…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- The Erie Railway Company v. . RamseyNew York Court of Appeals · 1871
- Isear v. DaynesAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1896
- Deyo v. MorssNew York Supreme Court · 1891