Magoverning v. Staples
New York Supreme Court
This was an appeal by the defendant from a judgment for the plaintiff, entered upon the verdict of a jury, at the Jefferson circuit. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtMullin, P. J.
The Jefferson County Agricultural Society is duly incorporated, and holds an annual fair on its grounds, in the city of Watertown.
In September, 1870, it held a fair, and charged for admission to the grounds, giving to persons applying, tickets which admitted them to the grounds and to exhibit articles at the fair.
The defendant Staples was appointed, by the society or its officers, general superintendent, and as such he was authorized to enforce order on the grounds.
The defendant Stockweather was a policeman of the city, and assigned to duty on the fair grounds during the continuance of the…
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