May 7, 2010

Municipalities Law.

Practice point: A municipality is obligated to keep the streets in a reasonably safe condition for travel.

Students should note that, under the storm in progress rule, the City generally is not liable for injuries resulting from slippery conditions that occur during an ongoing storm, or for a reasonable time thereafter.

Case: Mazzella v. City of New York, NY Slip Op 03078 (2d Dept. 2010


Monday's issue: Corporations.