New York Court of Appeals

Adeline C. Lee, Appellant v. the Village of Sandy Hill, Respondent

June 12, 186940 N.Y. 442

Summary

The Court of Appeals reversed the lower courts and held that the Village of Sandy Hill is liable for the trespass committed by its trustees in removing the plaintiff's fence. The court affirmed that a municipal corporation is responsible for tortious acts of its officers performed in good faith within the scope of their general authority, regardless of whether the street was properly dedicated.