Rexter v. . Starin
New York Court of Appeals
This action was brought to recover damages for injuries sustained by a collision between plaintiff’s canal-boat and a barge in tow of a tug belonging to defendant, through the alleged negligence of defendant’s servants. Plaintiff’s boat was fastened to a pier in the city of New York ; he was on another boat adjoining his when he saw the tug and tow approaching.
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This action was brought to recover damages for injuries sustained by a collision between plaintiff’s canal-boat and a barge in tow of a tug belonging to defendant, through the alleged negligence of defendant’s servants. Plaintiff’s boat was fastened to a pier in the city of New York ; he was on another boat adjoining his when he saw the tug and tow approaching. Apprehending there might be a collision, he ran upon his own boat; the barge struck the bow of his boat, and a piece of timber, torn off by the collision, struck him and broke his leg. The evidence as to the negligence of the persons…
1Opinion of the Court
Earl, J.,
reads for affirmance.
All concur, except Allen and Rapallo, JJ., absent.
Judgment affirmed.
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