Langlois v. City of Cohoes
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, Albany county. Action by Jennie Langlois against the city of Cohoes. From a judgment of nonsuit, the plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtLearned, P. J.
This is an action to recover damages for injury to plaintiff, caused by her falling off a bridge which crosses the south waters of the Mohawk. The plaintiff was nonsuited at the circuit, and appeals. The bridge was originally private property. On th'e 10th of March, 1886, the common council of the city voted that this bridge be accepted and declared open to public travel. The bridge is 30 feet wide inside, including the sidewalk, which is 5" feet wide. On the northerly side of the bridge there had originally been a railing of three iron pipes running through posts 8 feet apart. The first pipe…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Kunz v. . City of TroyNew York Court of Appeals · 1887
- McGuire v. . SpenceNew York Court of Appeals · 1883
- Sewell v. . City of CohoesNew York Court of Appeals · 1878
- O'Brien v. . Commercial Fire Ins. Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1875
- Carpenter v. . City of CohoesNew York Court of Appeals · 1880
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