Cavan v. City of Brooklyn
New York City Court
Appeal from special term. Action by Thomas J. Cavan against the city of Brooklyn. A demurrer to the complaint was overruled, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtVan Wyok, J.
This is an action to recover damages for injuries alleged to have been done to plaintiff’s horse and. wagon through the negligence of defendant. Does the following act (Laws 1886, c. 563) apply to this action? “Section 1. No action * * * shall be prosecuted or maintained against the city of Brooklyn, unless it shall appear by, and as an allegation in, the complaint * * * that at least 30 days have elapsed since the claim or claims upon which said action * * * is founded were presented in detail •and duly verified * * * to the comptroller of said city for adjustment, and that he has neglected…
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