Thomas H. Stringham, Respondent v. Henry Hilton, Executors

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the judgment for the plaintiff, holding that the master was not liable for the plaintiff's injuries because the elevator was not defective and the master had provided reasonably safe machinery. The court also held that the master is not liable for the negligence of a fellow servant who operated the elevator. Consequently, the plaintiff's claim failed and a new trial was ordered.