Callegari v. Practical Construction Co.

Defendant-appellant Practical Construction Co., Inc., appeals from a judgment in the sum of $7,735.50 entered in favor of plaintiffs-respondents after trial before a jury.

Appellant contends that actionable negligence was not established ; that plaintiff wife was guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law; and there were errors in the charge.

Plaintiffs own and occupy premises 1610 Adams Street, Borough of Bronx, City of New York. In adjacent premises, 1600-1608 Adams Street, alterations consisting-of the addition of one story to the building thereon were in progress on September…