Legal Opinion
Ruhland v. John W. Cowper Co.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided November 2, 1979PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Order unanimously reversed, on the law, with costs, and defendant Cowper’s motion for indemnification denied. Memorandum: Plaintiff sustained personal injuries as the result of a construction site accident. The City of Buffalo (City) was the owner of the site, the defendant, John W. Cowper Co., Inc. (Cowper), was the general contractor on the job and the defendant, Grove Roofing Co., Inc. (Grove), was a subcontractor. The jury found Cowper 75% negligent and Grove 25% negligent. We hold that the trial court erred in granting Cowper full contractual indemnification against Grove for Cowper’s…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- Hogeland v. SibleyNew York Court of Appeals · 1977
- Kurek v. Port Chester Housing AuthorityNew York Court of Appeals · 1966
- Buckland v. Avella Construction Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1975
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- Putter v. SuedAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2002
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