Legal Opinion
Wiseman v. 374 Realty Corp.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided October 28, 1976PublishedCited by 27 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Murphy, J.P.
The question presented on this appeal is whether Special Term prematurely dismissed appellants’ cross claims for apportionment under the doctrine of Dole v Dow Chem. (30 NY2d 143). The court initially denied such relief, but reversed itself on reargument. For the reasons hereinbelow stated, we believe Special Term should have adhered to its original determination.
The amended complaint, in substance, alleges that plaintiffs decedent sustained severe injuries on May 25, 1973 as a result of a fall caused by the defective stairway and handrail in a building owned by…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Dole v. Dow Chemical Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1972
- Kelly v. Long Island Lighting Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1972
- Derby v. PrewittNew York Court of Appeals · 1962
- Melodee Lane Lingerie Co. v. American District Telegraph Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1966
- Zillman v. Meadowbrook Hospital Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1974
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3Cited by27 opinions
- Ravo v. RogatnickNew York Court of Appeals · 1987
- Taromina v. Presbyterian HospitalAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1997
- Bergan v. Home for IncuradlesAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1980
- Caiazzo v. VOLKSWAGENWERK, AGDistrict Court, E.D. New York · 1979
- Helmrich v. Eli Lilly & Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1982
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