New York Court of Appeals
Norma Gorman, Respondents v. Town of Huntington, Appellant
April 7, 200912 N.Y.3d 275
Summary
The Court held that New York's prior written notice statutes must be strictly construed, requiring notice to be given to the Town Clerk or Superintendent of Highways; notice to the Department of Engineering Services is insufficient. Accordingly, the Town's summary‑judgment motion was granted and the Appellate Division’s order was reversed.