New York Court of Appeals

Michael Quinn, as Administrator v. George H. Power, Respondent

January 24, 188287 N.Y. 535

Summary

The Court reversed the lower court’s judgment in favor of the ferry boat owner and ordered a new trial, holding that the owner is liable for the negligence of his pilot and crew who, while acting within the scope of their employment, deviated from the regular route to place a passenger on a tow, causing the death of the plaintiff’s intestate.