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Stevens vs. Gilbert legal documents

Collection — manuscript box: 32 - folder 1

Identifier: 1129m

Scope and content

Legal documents from the case on appeal, including points for the respondent and for the appellant.

Dates

1853-1854.

Creator

Stevens, William R. (Respondent-appellee, Person)
Gilbert, Lorenzo (Appellant, Person)
Broome County (N.Y.). Court of Appeals (Organization)

Language of Material

In English.

Biographical / Historical

William R. Stevens and Lorenzo Gilbert were the owners of two boats which collided in the twilight on the Chenango Canal near Binghamton, New York. Gilbert's boat was allegedly on the wrong side of the canal at the time and did not have lights. In the resulting lawsuit, the judge found in favor of the plaintiff, Stevens. The case was appealed to the Broome County Court of Appeals.