Thompson v. Mayor of New York
The Superior Court of New York City
Appeal by plaintiff from dismissal of the complaint a trial term, on the opening of the case. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
By the Court. —Van Vorst, J.
The fire commissioners, who administer the fire department, within the city of New York, were engaging in testing, with reference to' a purchase thereof, by the defendant, some fire apparatus, called a “ tower,” in a public place known as the “ Battery.”
The plaintiff’s husband, who was standing by, was killed by the fall of the tower.
The plaintiff, as administatrix of her late husband’s estate, brings this action to recover damages for her husband’s death, occasioned, as she claims, through the negligence of the defendant.
Upon the opening of the plaintiff’s case,…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Hill v. City of BostonMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1877
- Maxmilian v. . MayorNew York Court of Appeals · 1875
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- Smith v. . City of RochesterNew York Court of Appeals · 1879
- Woolbridge v. Mayor of New YorkNew York Supreme Court · 1875