15 N.Y.S. 387 | N.Y. Sup. Ct. | 1891
The main question in this case is whether the plaintiff before the commencement of this action complied with section 250 of the charter of the city of Syracuse, as amended by chapter 449 of the Laws of 1888. That section as amended is as follows: “Sec. 250. The city of Syracuse shall not be liable in a civil action for any injury or damage resulting from any defect or improper condition in or upon any street or sidewalk, unless written notice, specifying the time, place, and cause of such injury or damage, shall be served