Legal Opinion

Simons v. Seward

The Superior Court of New York City

Decided May 2, 1887Published

Appeal from judgment dismissing complaint.

1Opinion of the Court

By the Court.—Freedman, J.

The complaint, as amended at the trial, showed the existence of the relation of landlord and tenant between the parties. The defendant, as the landlord of the plaintiff, was sought to be held liable in damages sustained by the plaintiff in consequence of the bursting of a water pipe. The bursting of the pipe was charged to have been- the result of defendant’s neglect to keep the plumbing in repair. The complaint as amended was dismissed on the ground that it failed to set forth facts to constitute a cause of action.

There is no implied warranty nor obligation on the…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Jaffe v. . HarteauNew York Court of Appeals · 1874
  2. Edwards v. . N.Y. H.R.R. Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1885
  3. Witty v. . MatthewsNew York Court of Appeals · 1873
  4. Doupe v. . GeninNew York Court of Appeals · 1871
  5. Vann v. . RouseNew York Court of Appeals · 1884

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