New York Court of Appeals
John B. Kunz, as Administrator v. the City of Troy, Respondent
February 1, 1887104 N.Y. 344
Summary
The Court of Appeals reversed the nonsuit, holding that the City of Troy could be liable for failing to remove an unlawful obstruction despite only implied notice, that a child of tender years cannot be deemed contributorily negligent, and that parental negligence is not automatic; the case was remanded for trial.