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Bedell v. New York Cent. & H. R. R. Co.

154 N.Y.S. 1111 Court N.Y. App. Div. Decision date 1915-09-15 English

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BEDELL, Respondent, v. NEW YORK CENT. & H. R. R. CO., Appellant.
(Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department.
September 15, 1915.)

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Action by Fanny Bedell, an infant, etc., against the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company.

Judgment and order reversed on the ground the damages are excessive, and new trial granted, with costs to appellant to abide event, unless the plaintiff stipulates to reduce the verdict to $5,000; if so stipulated, the judgment is so modified, and as modified judgment and order affirmed, without costs to either party.

HOWARD and WOODWARD, JJ., vote for affirmance.