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Weston v. New York Elevated Railroad Company

Court of Appeals of the State of New York
Mar 26, 1878
73 N.Y. 595 (N.Y. 1878)

Summary

In Weston v. New York Elevated R.R. Co. (73 N.Y. 595), relied upon by the plaintiff, the crucial evidence to sustain the verdict as stated by the court was that it had snowed during the day and before the accident; that the snow had been but partially removed from the platform; that the surface was lumpy and uneven and ice had formed upon it, rendering the footing unsafe and dangerous, and that other persons at the same time also slipped.

Summary of this case from Strong v. Long Island Railroad Co.

Opinion

Argued March 18, 1878

Decided March 26, 1878

Dudley Field for appellant.

I.T. Williams for respondent.



ANDREWS, J., reads for affirmance.

All concur.

Judgment affirmed.


Summaries of

Weston v. New York Elevated Railroad Company

Court of Appeals of the State of New York
Mar 26, 1878
73 N.Y. 595 (N.Y. 1878)

In Weston v. New York Elevated R.R. Co. (73 N.Y. 595), relied upon by the plaintiff, the crucial evidence to sustain the verdict as stated by the court was that it had snowed during the day and before the accident; that the snow had been but partially removed from the platform; that the surface was lumpy and uneven and ice had formed upon it, rendering the footing unsafe and dangerous, and that other persons at the same time also slipped.

Summary of this case from Strong v. Long Island Railroad Co.
Case details for

Weston v. New York Elevated Railroad Company

Case Details

Full title:LESLEY E. WESTON, Respondent, v . THE NEW YORK ELEVATED RAILROAD COMPANY…

Court:Court of Appeals of the State of New York

Date published: Mar 26, 1878

Citations

73 N.Y. 595 (N.Y. 1878)

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