Dohn v. Dawson
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, New York county. Action by John Dohn against John Dawson and William Archer to recover damages for personal injuries. From a judgment entered on a verdict in favor of plaintiff, and from an order denying a motion for a new trial, defendants appeal. Affirmed. For decision on appeal from an order dismissing the complaint, see 32 N. y. gupp. 59.
1Opinion of the CourtVan Brunt, P. J.
The defendants were masons, who had a ■contract from the city for the mason work of the Criminal Courts Building. There were at the same time many workmen employed by others having independent contracts with the city. The plaintiff was employed by an independent firm of contractors, who were -delivering terra cotta at the building. On May 3, 1892, the exterior walls of the building had been constructed to about the fourth story on the Franklin street side. In the face of the wall were spaces for windows. Inside the wall were scaffolds erected by the ■defendants for their workmen. On the date…
2Cited by11 opinions
- Kelly v. TyraSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1908
- Bill v. New York Expanded Metal Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1901
- Connor v. KochAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1901
- Allen v. BanksAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1896
- Bill v. New York Expanding Metal Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1901
6 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.