Applebee v. State of New York

308 N.Y. 502 (1955)

Olive Applebee, as Administratrix of The Estate of Charles W. Applebee, Deceased, Respondent,

v.

State of New York, Appellant. (Claim No. 31652.)

Ruth I. McGuire, Individually and as Administratrix of The Estate of Charles J. McGuire, Deceased, Respondent,

v.

State of New York, Appellant. (Claim No. 31183.)

Court of Appeals of the State of New York.

Argued March 8, 1955.

Decided May 26, 1955

Jacob K. Javits, Attorney-General (John R. Davison and Henry S. Manley of counsel), for appellant.

William L. Shumate, Carl Dengel and Thomas C. Cusack for Olive Applebee, respondent.

Bradford F.…