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  "title": "Before September 14, 2003, liability for NYC sidewalk defects generally rested with the City",
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  "statement": "For accidents before September 14, 2003, liability for injuries caused by defective public sidewalks in New York City generally rested with the City rather than the abutting owner, subject to the prior-written-notice law; the abutting owner was liable only under the common-law exceptions.",
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