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Thompson v. New York Central & Hudson River Railroad

138 N.Y.S. 1146 Court N.Y. App. Div. Decision date 1912-11-13 English

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THOMPSON, Respondent, v. NEW YORK CENT. & H. R. R. CO., Appellant.
(Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department.
November 13, 1912.)

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Action by Thomas W. Thompson against the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company.

Judgment and order reversed, on the ground that the damages are excessive, and new trial granted, with costs to appellant to abide event, unless the plaintiff stipulates to reduce the verdict to $12,000, in which case the judgment is so modified, and, as modified, the judgment and order are affirmed, without costs.

BETTS, J., votes for affirmance without modification.