Knox v. Hall Steam Power Co.
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from judgment in favor of plaintiff entered upon a verdict, and from an order denying a motion for a new trial. The action was brought by William Knox, an infant, •against The Hall Steam Power Company to recover for personal- injuries. The facts are stated in the opinion
1Opinion of the CourtO’Brien, J.
This action was brought by plaintiff, a "boy about twelve years old, to recover damages for injuries sustained in falling down an elevator shaft on premises leased by defendant. In the building was a freight elevator, the care and management of which devolved on defendant, and which was used by the several tenants who occupied portions of the premises. In front of the opening to the shaft was a chain fastened by a hook, and in addition two iron gates about six feet high, which could be opened when needed for placing freight on the elevator, and when not so needed could be closed. These gates,…
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