Babcock v. Mayor of New York
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, New York county. Action by Elvira J. Babcock against the mayor, aldermen, and commonalty of the city of New York, for personal injuries. From the judgment entered on the dismissal of her complaint, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtVan Brunt, P. J.
This action was brought to recover for injuries alleged to have been sustained by the plaintiff in falling upon one of the sidewalks in the city, because of certain snow and ice alleged to have been permitted by the defendants to accumulate thereon. The complaint also alleged that on the 30th of April, 1888, she presented in writing to the comptroller the claim upon which this action was brought, and that more than three months had elapsed since said presentation, and the comptroller has failed and neglected to pay the same. The complaint also alleged that the city of New York has a…
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