Legal Opinion

Papa v. Russo

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided January 11, 2001PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtMercare, J.

Plaintiffs brought this action to recover for injuries sustained by 14-year-old plaintiff Christine M. Papa in an equestrian accident that occurred on October 29, 1994 at a riding academy owned and operated by defendants. During a riding lesson supervised by defendant Mary Kay Russo, Christine successfully completed a jump and cantered off. She then slowed her horse to a trot and turned to the right, at which time the horse slipped and fell with Christine on his back. Plaintiffs’ claim of liability against defendants arises out of the condition of the outdoor training arena, which plaintiffs…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Morgan v. StateNew York Court of Appeals · 1997
  2. Turcotte v. FellNew York Court of Appeals · 1986
  3. Benitez v. New York City Board of EducationNew York Court of Appeals · 1989
  4. Maddox v. City of New YorkNew York Court of Appeals · 1985
  5. Fallon v. Hannay & Son, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1989

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3Cited by12 opinions

  1. Martin v. StateAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2009
  2. Tilson v. RussoAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2006
  3. Dalton v. Adirondack Saddle Tours, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2007
  4. Layden v. PlanteAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2012
  5. Conteh v. Majestic FarmsAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2002

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