Opinion · New York Court of Appeals

Falco v. City of New York

Falco v. City of N.Y., 29 N.Y.2d 918 (New York Court of Appeals 1972)

Type
Opinion
Court
New York Court of Appeals
Jurisdiction
New York
Date
1972-01-12
Topic
general

How later courts describe this case

  • police officer's statement to injured motorcyclist that he would obtain name of motorist who struck the motorcycle was a gratuitous promise and did not create a special legal duty
  • police offi cer’s statement to injured motorcyclist that he would obtain name of motorist who struck the motorcycle was a gratuitous promise and did not create a special legal duty
  • liability found for negligent report preparation

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Order affirmed, without costs; no opinion.

Concur: Chief Judge Fuld and Judges Scileppi, Bergan, Breitel, Jasen and Gibson. Judge Burke dissents and votes to reverse.