Becker v. Warner
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, Erie county. Action by Louis W. Becker against Alfred S. Warner to recover damages for loss of plaintiff’s property stolen while he was a guest at defendant’s hotel. A verdict was rendered in favor of defendant. From an order granting plaintiff’s motion for a new trial, defendant appeals. Reversed.
1Opinion of the CourtWard, J.
On the 20th and 21st of July, 1893, the defendant was keeping an hotel in Buffalo, known as the “Stafford House.” At that time the plaintiff (respondent here) was a guest at the hotel. He was a merchant from the country, and was there in connection with his business. On the evening of the second night, the plaintiff went out riding with some friends in the city, and remained out until about 1 o’clock. A clerk in the hotel conducted *740the plaintiff to his room, which was on the ground floor of the building, with a window opening on a public street, the bottom of the window being about three feet…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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- Gile v. LibbyNew York Supreme Court · 1861
- Hyatt v. TaylorNew York Supreme Court · 1868
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