Dowley v. Schiffer
New York Court of Common Pleas
Appeal from sixth judicial district court. Action by Francis D. Dowley as receiver of the West Side Electric Light & Power Company against Louis Schiffer to recover upon a contract to supply electric lighting to plaintiff, and for the expense incurred in equipping his premises for such lighting purposes. There was judgment for defendant and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBischoff, J.
It appeared on the trial that on or about January 11, 1889, the West Side Electric Light & Power Company and the defendant agreed in writing that the company should supply the defendant with electric light for the term of one year, to be paid for at a specified rate per month by defendant; and, further, to equip his premises with the necessary wiring for lighting purposes, the cost of which equipment defendant promised to bear. The contract also provided that the connection between the defendant’s premises and its main line should be made at the expense of the company; but it nowhere appeared…
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