Legal Opinion

Abell v. Amoskeag Realty Co.

Supreme Court of New Hampshire

Decided May 3, 1949No. 3785PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the CourtJohnston, J.

The defendant is not liable for the icy condition of the sidewalk if it was due to natural precipitation and traffic on the sidewalk and the entrance by pedestrians. There is evidence that such was the fact. The plaintiff testified: “A. All I remember is, there was plenty of ice and snow right in front of our doorway at 1037. Q. And there had been plenty of ice and snow right in front of your doorway at 1037 Elm Street about how long before January 15, 1945? A. I don’t remember how long. Q. Well, was it a couple days or longer? A. It was longer than that. It had been there ever since the…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Jakel v. Brockelman Bros.Supreme Court of New Hampshire · 1941
  2. Ahern v. Eldrebge Brewing Co.Supreme Court of New Hampshire · 1936
  3. Worthen v. AbbottSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1939

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Rutkauskas v. HodginsSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1980

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