MURPHY V. STEEPLECHASE AMUSEMENT CO.
250 N.Y. 479, 166 N.E. 173 (1929)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Steeplechase (D) challenged the judgment of the Appellate Division,
which affirmed a judgment in favor of Murphy (P), visitor, in his action seeking damages for
his injuries that occurred when he participated in one of D's attractions.
FACTS: Steeplechase Amusement Co (D) ran an amusement park. One ride was called 'The
Flopper,' a moving belt that the patron would step on and either make them fall or push them
up an incline. Murphy (P) watched others ride 'The Flopper.' He knew that a fall was one of
the risks. Nevertheless, P decided to try the ride. P claims that the belt jerked when he
got on, causing him to fall and fracture his knee. P sued for damages, claiming the belt was
dangerous to life and limb, that it stopped and started violently and suddenly, and was not
properly equipped to prevent injuries to persons who were using it without knowledge of its
dangers. The trial court ruled for P. The appellate court affirmed.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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