Matter of Heidemann v. Am. District Tel. Co.

In Heidemann v. American District Telegraph Co. 230 N.Y. 305, 130 N.E. 320, a case involving the accidental shooting of a patrolman, the late Mr. Justice Cardozo said: "The sudden brawl, `the chance medley,' are dangers of the street, confronting with stealthy menace the men who watch while others sleep.