Hughes v. State
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the CourtHeppernan, J.
Claimant has appealed from an order of the Court of Claims dismissing her claim against the State of New York on the ground that the claim does not state a cause of action against the State. The appeal presents a novel question of law.
On June 7, 1936, a fire of unknown origin occurred in the city of Schenectady. It spread to a structure occupied by one Rudd as a warehouse. Claimant was the owner of certain personal property stored therein which was destroyed by the fire. Claimant asserts that the State is answerable in damages for her loss on the unique theory that it was the duty of the…
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