Legal Opinion
Woolbridge v. Mayor of New York
New York Supreme Court
Decided January 15, 1875PublishedCited by 4 opinions
Demurrer to complaint.
1Opinion of the CourtVan Vorst, J.
The defendant, The Metropolitan- Eire Department, was created and organized by chapter 249, Laws of_ 1865. The commissioners of this department, created by the act, were to have the control and management of the men and property and the measures and action for the prevention and extinguishment of fires.
The commissioners were not appointed by, nor were they the agents of the city corporation.
The act in question does not render the city liable for the acts or omissions of the department or its commissioners or agents.
*68In Classing agt. The Metropolitan Fire Department (1 Sweeny, 224), the fire…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Fisher v. City of BostonMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1870
- Clarissey v. Metropolitan Fire DepartmentThe Superior Court of New York City · 1869
3Cited by4 opinions
- Workman v. Mayor of New YorkDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1894
- Thomas v. City of FindlayOhio Circuit Courts · 1892
- Thomas v. FindlayHancock Circuit Court · 1892
- Thompson v. Mayor of New YorkThe Superior Court of New York City · 1885