Hughes v. Monroe County
New York Supreme Court
Action by Elizabeth G-. Hughes against the county of Monroe. There was a verdict in favor of plaintiff, and defendant moves for a new trial, on exceptions ordered to be heard at general term in the first instance.
1Opinion of the CourtLewis, J.
This action was commenced on the 31st of August, 1892, against the board of supervisors of Monroe county to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by the plaintiff, caused by the alleged negligence of the defendant, on the 11th of February, 1891, while she was employed at the Monroe County Insane Asylum. After the commencement of the action, by virtue of an order, the summons and complaint were amended by striking out the board of supervisors of Monroe county as defendant, and inserting as defendant “The County of Monroe.” The plaintiff was engaged, at the time of receiving her…
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