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Hennessy v. Walker

253 A.D. 861 Court N.Y. App. Div. Decision date 1938-01-19 English

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Genevieve Hennessy, as Administratrix, etc., of William Hennessy, Deceased, Respondent, v. John H. Walker, Defendant; Niagara Freight Lines, Inc., Appellant, and Charles W. Peck, Defendant. David Robertson, by Marie V. Robertson, His Guardian ad Litem, Respondent, v. John H. Walker, Defendant; Niagara Freight Lines, Inc., Appellant, and Charles W. Peck, Defendant. Ralph D. Robertson, Respondent, v. John H. Walker, Defendant; Niagara Freight Lines, Inc., Appellant, and Charles W. Peck, Defendant.

Respondents have judgments against appellant, the owner of a vehicle propelled by power other than “ muscular power ” ■ — ■ (semi-trailer), for negligent operation of the vehicle, and the judgment should be sustained. (Vehicle and Traffic Law, § 2, subd. 8; Id. § 59.) Judgments unanimously affirmed, with one bill of costs. Present — Hill, P. J., McNamee, Crapser, Bliss and Heffernan, JJ.