Reiser v. Edison Electric Illuminating Co. of Brooklyn
Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York
. Appeal by defendant from a judgment in favor of the plaintiff rendered by the Municipal Court of the city of Mew York, borough of Brooklyn.
1Opinion of the CourtJayoon, J.
The action is to recover for penalties which • plaintiff claims accrued to him by reason of the defendant’s failure or refusal to furnish electricity for lights. The supply of electricity was discontinued February 6, 1911. The action was begun by the issuance of the summons February 17, 1911, issue was joined March 6, 1911, and the action was first tried May 22, 1911. The complaint then claimed penalties amounting to $150 and also asked judgment for a *564deposit of $40. ' As a result of that trial plaintiff had judgment for the $40 deposit and recovered nothing for the penalties sued for. This…
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