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Michael Kelly, Respondent, v. The Long Island Railroad Company, Appellant, 1872 — 47 N.Y. 657 · caselaw · US
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Michael Kelly, Respondent, v. The Long Island Railroad Company, Appellant
47 N.Y. 657·New York Court of Appeals·1872·NY
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Opinion
Michael Kelly, Respondent, v. The Long Island Railroad Company, Appellant.
(Argued January 17, 1872;
decided January 25, 1872.)
Action for injuries sustained by plaintiff by collision with defendant’s cars while crossing its track on a public highway. Decided upon the evidence in the case.
James Emott for appellant.
[MAJORITY — Peckham, J.,]
Peckham, J.,
reads opinion for affirmance.
All concur. Judgment affirmed.