Hallock v. Ballachey

Judgment and order reversed on the law and the facts, with costs, and complaint dismissed, with costs. Memorandum: A careful consideration of the evidence in this case leads to the conviction that, considering the nature of the weather at the time of the accident, and considering the care used in the maintenance and care of the porch roof, there was no condition of defendants’ porch and steps that could be called negligent. A hand rail was provided for plaintiff’s use which had it been used would have obviated such danger as the slight amount of snow and ice on the steps presented. It is…