Holmes v. State

This claim seeks recovery of damages alleged to have resulted from the negligence of the State in constructing a bridge approach without providing adequate drainage. The original claim filed on November 4, 1959 alleged damage to the foundation wall of claimant’s home on August 28, 1959. Thereafter claimant was permitted to file a supplemental claim alleging further damage from the same cause on June 5 and June 17, 1960.

The property damaged is located in the City of Binghamton and is known as 22 New Street. New Street runs in a generally north-south direction and prior to the construction by…