Jackson v. Martin
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
Action to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff, an. invitee of a tenant of defendant, by reason of a fall allegedly caused by a step' which was insecurely fastened to the ground. Judgment reversed on the law, with costs, and complaint dismissed on the law, with costs. The facts are affirmed. Defendant had let the premises in their entirety, without reservation, to the tenant. The tenant, immediately after the original letting, and approximately three months prior to the happening of the accident, undisputedly, had inspected this step and had found that it was insecure…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Kilmer v. WhiteNew York Court of Appeals · 1930
- Rashall v. MorraAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1937
- Lenetsky v. Dime Savings BankAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1941
- Rosine v. Richmond County Federal Savings & Loan Ass'nNew York Court of Appeals · 1945