Valentine v. City of New York, 57 N.Y.2d 932

OPINION OF THE COURT

On review of submissions pursuant to rule 500.2 (b) of the Rules of the Court of Appeals (22 NYCRR 500.2 [g]), order affirmed, without costs. We agree that, as a matter of law, insufficient time had elapsed after the end of this heavy storm to hold the city liable for failure to clear the sidewalks of snow and ice.

Concur: Chief Judge Cooke and Judges Jasen, Gabrielli, Jones, Wachtler, Fuchsberg and Meyer.

Case Details

Case Name: Valentine v. City of New York

Court Name: New York Court of Appeals

Date Published: Oct 21, 1982

Citations: 57 N.Y.2d 932; 443 N.E.2d 488; 457 N.Y.S.2d 240; 1982 N.Y. LEXIS 3807

Court Abbreviation: N.Y.