Fay v. Town of Lindley
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, Steuben county. Action by Edward Fay against the town of. Lindley for injuries caused by a defective highway. Judgment Was entered on a verdict for plaintiff, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtCorlett, J.
On the 14th day of March, 1887, the plaintiff resided in Tuscarora, in the town of Lindley, Steuben county. On that day, with two teams loaded with hay, the plaintiff driving one and his brother following, he was proceeding to Painted Post for the purpose of marketing his loads. The plaintiff’s brother, Charles Fay, drove the last team. At that time, and before and afterwards, Marcus Stowell was supervisor of the town of Lindley, John Starner was highway commissioner, and R. B. Hill patlnnaster. A portion of the highway on which the plaintiff and his brother with their teams had need to…
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