Norling v. Allee
New York City Court
Appeal from trial term. Action by John Holding against William H. Allee, as trustee, etc., under the will of Joseph B. Allee. There was a verdict and judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtClement, C. J.
The plaintiff was injured on the evening of January 9, 1889, while walking on the sidewalk of Edatbush avenue, near Third, in this city. A fence in front of the premises owned by defendant as trustee fell or was blown upon plaintiff by the wind, whereby he sustained bodily injuries. A verdict at the trial term was rendered in his favor for the sum of $500. The plaintiff was the only witness in his behalf, who testified as to the condition of the fence prior to the evening in question. He said that he observed the fence very often before the accident, and that sometimes, when there was a…
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