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Riley v. Village of Ballston Spa

78 N.Y.S. 1135 Court N.Y. App. Div. Decision date 1902-09-03 English

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RILEY, Respondent, v. VILLAGE OF BALLSTON SPA, Appellant.
(Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department.
September 3, 1902.)

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Action by Benjamin C. Riley against the village of Ballston Spa.

Judgment reversed, on the ground that the damages are excessive, and a new trial granted, with costs to appellant to abide event, unless the plaintiff stipulates to reduce the damages to $75 per year, in which case the judgment, as so modified, is affirmed, without costs in this court.