Young v. Town of Macomb
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from circuit court, St. Lawrence county. Action by Diadana Young against the town of Macomb. From a judgment entered on a nonsuit, the plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMerwin, J.
On the 12th August, 1893, the plaintiff and her husband were riding in a one-horse carriage, along the approach to a bridge in the town of Macomb. The horse became frightened, and backed off the side of the approach, and all went into the water and mud. For the injuries received, this action is brought to recover damages. It is claimed that the defendant or its commission*352•er of highways was negligent in not having sufficient barriers or guards on the side of the approach. At the close of the evidence on the part of plaintiff, the court held, in denying defendant’s motion for a dismissal of…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Dounce v. . DowNew York Court of Appeals · 1876
- Clapper v. . Town of WaterfordNew York Court of Appeals · 1892
- Monk v. . Town of New UtrechtNew York Court of Appeals · 1887
- O'Neill v. . JamesNew York Court of Appeals · 1870
- Filippini v. SteadThe Superior Court of New York City · 1893
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