New York Court of Appeals
Robert Brown, Appellant v. City of New York, Respondent
November 16, 200095 N.Y.2d 389
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals held that the plaintiff's Notice of Claim was sufficient under General Municipal Law § 50‑e because it provided enough detail for the City to investigate the alleged sidewalk defect. The court reversed the Appellate Division's dismissal and remanded for further proceedings. The decision emphasizes that statutory notice requirements do not demand literal exactness, only practical adequacy.