Thomas v. Winchester, 1852
Professor Stewart Sterk highlighted this case in There Shall Be a Court of Appeals, writing that “In New York, and elsewhere, liability for harm … More Thomas v. Winchester, 1852 »
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Newell v. People ex rel. Phelps, 1852
7 N.Y. 9 (1852) In his work on the history of the New York Court of Appeals, Judge Francis Bergan stated: In the development of … More Newell v. People ex rel. Phelps, 1852 »
Lawrence v. Fox, 1859
80 N.Y. 268 (1859) As Stewart Sterk wrote in There Shall Be a Court of Appeals, “the Court of Appeals made its first significant … More Lawrence v. Fox, 1859 »
Corwin v. New York & Erie Railroad Co., 1855
13 N.Y. 42 (1855) This case illustrates how a common law rule relating to wandering domestic animals was found to be inadequate in a … More Corwin v. New York & Erie Railroad Co., 1855 »