Legal Opinion

Smith v. Village of Hempstead

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

Decided August 9, 1999PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

In an action to recover damages for personal injuries, the plaintiff appeals from an order of the *414Supreme Court, Nassau County (DeMaro, J.), dated May 18, 1998, which granted the motion of the defendant for summary judgment dismissing the complaint.

Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.

In Walner v City of New York (243 AD2d 629), this Court stated, “The Supreme Court properly concluded that the plaintiff assumed the risks inherent in playing on the outdoor basketball court where he sustained his injuries, including those risks associated with the construction of the court and any…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Maddox v. City of New YorkNew York Court of Appeals · 1985
  2. McKey v. City of New YorkAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1996
  3. Warren v. Town of HempsteadAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1998
  4. Paone v. County of SuffolkAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1998
  5. Russini v. Inc. Village of MineolaAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1992

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3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Maharaj v. City of New YorkAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2021
  2. Galski v. StateAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2001
  3. Trevett v. City of Little FallsAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2005
  4. Cruz v. City of New YorkAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2021
  5. Philius v. City of New YorkAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2018

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