Ordered that the order is reversed, on the law, with costs, the motion for summary judgment is granted, and the complaint is dismissed.
As a general rule, an abutting landowner will not be liable to a pedestrian passing by on a public sidewalk unless (1) that landowner has created the defective condition or caused the defect to occur because of some special use, or (2) "a local ordinance or statute specifically charges [the] abutting landowner with a duty to maintain...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.