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.