Hirsch v. Graeber

Judgment unanimously reversed, with costs, and verdict reinstated, Simons, J., not participating. Memorandum: Testatrix died when a fire occurred in her third-floor apartment in defendants’ premises. There was evidence that defendants maintained the apartment in violation of the ordinances of the City of Buffalo and the Multiple Dwelling Law, with respect to entrances, exits and fire escapes; that on January 8, 1974 a fire of unproved origin occurred in this apartment; that the attention of a passing police officer was called to it, and making his way to the apartment through heavy smoke and…