Legal Opinion
Danielsen v. . Morse Dry Dock Repair Co.
New York Court of Appeals
Decided April 17, 1923PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCardozo, J.
On November 18, 1920, the vessel Norman Bridge was undergoing repairs in the defendant's drydock, afloat in navigable waters. The plaintiff, who was employed by the defendant as a burner, was sent aboard the vessel to burn the bolts and metal plates. While so engaged, he suffered injuries, which have been found by the jury to be due to the defendant’s negligence. The unanimous affirmance at the Appellate Division requires us to presume that the evidence sustains the verdict (Constitution, art. VI, § 9; Civil Practice Act, § 589, subd. 3). The plaintiff asserts that the tort is within the…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Southern Pacific Company v. JensenSupreme Court of the United States · 1916
- Knickerbocker Ice Co. v. StewartSupreme Court of the United States · 1920
- Central Vermont Railway Co. v. WhiteSupreme Court of the United States · 1915
- Grant Smith-Porter Ship Co. v. RohdeSupreme Court of the United States · 1922
- Inland & Seaboard Coasting Co. v. TolsonSupreme Court of the United States · 1891
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3Cited by18 opinions
- Fitzpatrick v. International Railway Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1929
- Brassel v. Electric Welding Co. of AmericaNew York Court of Appeals · 1924
- Butler v. Robins Dry Dock & Repair Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1925
- Torres v. City of New YorkAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1992
- O'Hara's CaseMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1924
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