Legal Opinion
Amabile v. City of Buffalo
New York Court of Appeals
Decided June 8, 1999PublishedCited by 476 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Smith, J.
The issue here is whether constructive notice of a sidewalk defect can, satisfy a statutory requirement of written notice to a municipality. We conclude that it cannot and therefore affirm the order of the Appellate Division.
On November 23, 1991, plaintiff Estelle Amabile exited a building at 805 Elk Street, located at the corner of Melvin Place in the City of Buffalo. As she stepped onto the sidewalk and began walking toward her car, plaintiff fell and injured her right wrist and hand. Plaintiff underwent surgery and allegedly suffered permanent nerve damage.…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Kiernan v. ThompsonNew York Court of Appeals · 1988
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