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Reed v. Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty, New York

Court of Appeals of the State of New York
Oct 7, 1884
97 N.Y. 620 (N.Y. 1884)

Summary

In Reed v. Mayor (97 N.Y. 620) it was held that in a tort action the damages recoverable were not limited to the amount fixed in the notice of claim filed with the comptroller, and, therefore, the trial court had the power to allow an amending of the complaint enlarging the amount of damages sought to a point greater than that stated in the claim filed with the comptroller.

Summary of this case from Brooklyn Public Library v. City of New York

Opinion

Argued June 3, 1884

Decided October 7, 1884

Charles P. Miller for appellant.

D.J. Dean for respondent.


Per Curiam opinion for reversal, etc.

All concur.

Ordered accordingly.


Summaries of

Reed v. Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty, New York

Court of Appeals of the State of New York
Oct 7, 1884
97 N.Y. 620 (N.Y. 1884)

In Reed v. Mayor (97 N.Y. 620) it was held that in a tort action the damages recoverable were not limited to the amount fixed in the notice of claim filed with the comptroller, and, therefore, the trial court had the power to allow an amending of the complaint enlarging the amount of damages sought to a point greater than that stated in the claim filed with the comptroller.

Summary of this case from Brooklyn Public Library v. City of New York

In Reed v. Mayor, etc. (97 N.Y. 620) it was held that a complaint in an action against the city of New York to recover damages for personal injury might be amended by increasing the amount of the demand.

Summary of this case from Rapid Transit Subway Const. Co. v. City of N.Y
Case details for

Reed v. Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty, New York

Case Details

Full title:FREDERICK P. REED, Appellant, v . THE MAYOR, ALDERMEN AND COMMONALTY OF…

Court:Court of Appeals of the State of New York

Date published: Oct 7, 1884

Citations

97 N.Y. 620 (N.Y. 1884)

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