What is the test for a plaintiff to prove negligence under a theory of premises liability?

"New York", United States of America

The following excerpt is from Mayo v. 1431 Assocs. LLC, 2019 NY Slip Op 32967 (U) (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2019):

In order to prove defendant's negligence under a theory of premises liability, plaintiff must demonstrate that: (1) the premises were not reasonably safe; (2) defendant either created the dangerous condition which caused plaintiff's injuries or had actual or constructive notice of the condition and; (3) defendant's negligence in allowing the unsafe condition to exist was a substantial factor in causing plaintiff's injury (Schwartz v. Mittelman, 220 AD2d 656 [2d Dept 1995]).

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