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Williams v. New York Cent. & H. R. R.

139 N.Y.S. 1150 Court N.Y. App. Div. Decision date 1913-01-08 English

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WILLIAMS, Respondent, v. NEW YORK CENT. & H. R. R. CO., Appellant.
(Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Department.
January 8, 1913.)

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Action by Henry Williams against the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company.

Order reversed, and new trial granted, with costs to appellant to abide event. Held, that the verdict of the jury upon the question of plaintiff’s freedom trom .contributory negligence is contrary to and against the weight of evidence.

KRUSE, J., dissents.