Crowley v. New York Telephone Co.

After trial the court finds in favor of defendants and dismisses plaintiff’s complaint.

In this action plaintiff sues in small claims to recover the sum of $170 which he claims to be an “ easement fee ”. Plaintiff maintains he should be paid because the defendant New York Telephone Company has permitted defendant Cablevision, Inc. (amended to Communication Development L. I. Corp. as defendant) to install on the New York Telephone Co. poles located on plaintiff’s property certain cablevision equipment pursuant to an agreement between the two defendants, for which no permission was sought from…