§ 117. Investigation of accidents. The commissioner shall investigate the cause of all accidents on any railroad or street railroad subject to his jurisdiction which result in loss of life or injury to persons or property, and which in his judgment shall require investigation. Every common carrier shall give immediate notice to the commissioner of every accident happening upon any line of railroad or street railroad owned, operated, controlled or leased by it, in such manner as the commissioner may direct.

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Terms Used In N.Y. Transportation Law 117

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.