Griffiths v. New Jersey & New York Railroad
The Superior Court of the City of New York and Buffalo
Action by Miles E. Griffiths against the New Jersey & New York Railroad Company for personal injuries caused by the falling of a joist in a building to assist in constructing which plaintiff was employed by defendant. The complaint was dismissed on the trial, and plaintiff moves for a new trial on the minutes of the judge.
1Opinion of the CourtMcADAM, J.
The defendant undertook to erect a station at a point on Central avenue, Hackensack, H. J. The structure, excepting the foundation, was to be of wood. It employed a competent architect, and had plans and specifications drawn, in which the stay or tie beams, forming the support for the roof, were set four feet apart. The plans and specifications were the conception of the architect, who testified that they were perfectly safe for the purpose. The defendant employed competent workmen to do the work, and the plaintiff, who is an experienced carpenter, was one of those engaged. Ho fault was found…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Crispin v. . BabbittNew York Court of Appeals · 1880
- Butler v. . TownsendNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
- Cullen v. . NortonNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
- Fuller v. . JewettNew York Court of Appeals · 1880
- Loughlin v. . State of New YorkNew York Court of Appeals · 1887
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3Cited by1 opinion
- Potter v. Richardson & Robbins Co.Superior Court of Delaware · 1915