Legal Opinion
Isereau v. Stone
New York Supreme Court
Decided March 12, 1955PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHudson, J.
This is a motion by the defendants for an order dismissing the complaint on the ground that it appears upon the face thereof that it does not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action.
The action was instituted against Albert E. Stone, individually and as Sheriff of Onondaga County, and the County of Onondaga. Both defendants are represented by the County Attorney of Onondaga County.
Section 5 of article IX of the Constitution of the State of New York provides: “But the county shall never be made responsible for the acts of the sheriff.”
It would seem clear under this provision of…
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- Murrain v. Wilson Line, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1946
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