New York Court of Appeals

Delia A. Palmer, Respondent v. George B. Dearing, Appellant

June 5, 188393 N.Y. 7

Summary

The Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court’s judgment, holding that the question of the plaintiff’s contributory negligence is a factual issue for the jury to determine. The Court also reiterated the general rule that, absent a contractual duty, a landlord is not liable for dangerous conditions on the premises.