Q: What does a property owner need to prove in order to have a slip and fall case dismissed before trial in New York?
A:
In order to have a slip or trip and fall case dismissed on the papers, i.e., before trial, in New York, hte defendant will need to prove through competent evidence that it acted reasonably and had neither active nor constructive notice of the defective condition. For additional information on this topic, please read "How a Property Owner Can Defeat an NY Slip and Fall Claim."