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April 23, 1902
The Jersey City News
Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
Robert B. Butterworth of Secaucus won a $500 verdict in Supreme Court against Hudson and Bergen Counties for injuries from a fall on the defective Hackensack plank road bridge on October 11, 1899, leaving him crippled for life.
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VERDICT AGAINST COUNTY
Secaucus Farmer Gets $500 for
Injuries Received by Fall
A verdict of $500 was returned in the
Supreme Court late yesterday afternoon
in the $10,000 damage suit of Robert B.
Butterworth, of Secaucus, against the
Boards of Freeholders of Hudson and
Bergen Counties for injuries sustained by
the plaintiff on the Hackensack plank
road bridge over the Hackensack on October
11, 1899.
A number of witnesses testified that
Butterworth's foot caught in a hole in
the planking of the bridge, and as a result
five small bones of his foot and two
of his ankle were broken. He will be
a cripple for life.
Secaucus Farmer Gets $500 for
Injuries Received by Fall
A verdict of $500 was returned in the
Supreme Court late yesterday afternoon
in the $10,000 damage suit of Robert B.
Butterworth, of Secaucus, against the
Boards of Freeholders of Hudson and
Bergen Counties for injuries sustained by
the plaintiff on the Hackensack plank
road bridge over the Hackensack on October
11, 1899.
A number of witnesses testified that
Butterworth's foot caught in a hole in
the planking of the bridge, and as a result
five small bones of his foot and two
of his ankle were broken. He will be
a cripple for life.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Court Verdict
Personal Injury
Bridge Fall
Hudson County
Bergen County
Supreme Court
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert B. Butterworth
Boards Of Freeholders Of Hudson And Bergen Counties
Where did it happen?
Hackensack Plank Road Bridge Over The Hackensack, Secaucus
Story Details
Key Persons
Robert B. Butterworth
Boards Of Freeholders Of Hudson And Bergen Counties
Location
Hackensack Plank Road Bridge Over The Hackensack, Secaucus
Event Date
October 11, 1899
Story Details
Robert B. Butterworth's foot caught in a hole on the bridge, breaking five foot bones and two ankle bones, making him a lifelong cripple. He sued for $10,000 and received a $500 verdict.