Legal Opinion
Smolen v. Grandview Dairy, Inc.
New York Court of Appeals
Decided July 11, 1950PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLewis, J.
The plaintiff, Sadie Smolen, with her husband as coplaintiff, instituted this action against the defendants Grand-view Dairy, Inc., and Owens Illinois Glass Company to recover for injuries sustained when a milk bottle, bearing the imprint of “ Grandview ”, broke in her hand while she was performing household duties. At the close of plaintiffs’ evidence the cause of action alleged against the defendant Owens Illinois Glass Company was dismissed.
At Trial Term a jury awarded the plaintiffs a verdict. At the Appellate Division, where three Justices voted to reverse the judgment on the law and…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Smith v. Peerless Glass Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1932
- Garthe v. RuppertNew York Court of Appeals · 1934
- Bourcheix v. Willow Brook Dairy, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1935
- Saglimbeni v. West End Brewing Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1948
- Levine v. Russell Blaine Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1937
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