In McGovern v. Central Vermont R.R. Co. (supra) the decedent was directed by the superintendent to enter a grain bin from a trapdoor in the bottom.
Summary of this case from Allen v. Old Dominion Steamship Co.Argued January 26, 1892
Decided February 9, 1892
Louis Hasbrouck for appellant.
C.A. Kellogg for respondent.
Agree to affirm; no opinion.
All concur, except PECKHAM, J., dissenting.
Judgment affirmed.
In McGovern v. Central Vermont R.R. Co. (supra) the decedent was directed by the superintendent to enter a grain bin from a trapdoor in the bottom.
Summary of this case from Allen v. Old Dominion Steamship Co.Full title:CATHERINE McGOVERN as Administratrix, etc., Respondent, v . THE CENTRAL…
Court:Court of Appeals of the State of New York
Date published: Feb 9, 1892
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