Dexter v. Village of Fulton
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, Oswego county. Action by William A. Dexter against the village of Fulton to recover damages for the alleged negligence of defendant in leaving one of its bridges in an unsafe and insecure condition, by reason whereof plaintiff’s horse stumbled and fell, receiving injuries, and also causing injuries to plaintiff’s infant son, of the age of eight years, causing an expenditure by plaintiff of $40 for nursing, and of $41.50 for medical services.
Read the full summary
Appeal from circuit court, Oswego county. Action by William A. Dexter against the village of Fulton to recover damages for the alleged negligence of defendant in leaving one of its bridges in an unsafe and insecure condition, by reason whereof plaintiff’s horse stumbled and fell, receiving injuries, and also causing injuries to plaintiff’s infant son, of the age of eight years, causing an expenditure by plaintiff of $40 for nursing, and of $41.50 for medical services. From a judgment entered on a verdict in favor of plaintiff, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtHardin, P. J.
Judgment was entered upon the verdict on the 27th day of October, 1894, in the clerk’s office of Oswego county. A notice of appeal was prepared on the 10th of November, 1894, to the effect that the defendant appeals “from the judgment of the supreme court herein, entered in the clerk’s office of the county of Oswego on the 27th day of October, 1894, in favor of the plaintiff and against the said defendant.” No appeal is found in the appeal book from any order denying motion for a new trial. No order is found in the appeal book denying motion for a new trial. The case does not show that it…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Hart v. . Hudson River Bridge CompanyNew York Court of Appeals · 1880
- Pomfrey v. . Village of Saratoga SpringsNew York Court of Appeals · 1887
- Rehberg v. . Mayor, Etc., of City of New YorkNew York Court of Appeals · 1883
- Goff v. Village of Little FallsNew York Supreme Court · 1892
- Sherman v. Village of OneontaNew York Supreme Court · 1892
1 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.