RAIA v. GRACE LINE, INC.


279 A.D. 647 (1951)

Jerry Raia, Respondent, v. Grace Line, Inc., Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

November 27, 1951.


Per Curiam.

The judgment is reversed and a new trial ordered, with costs to the appellant to abide the event.

1. The verdict of the jury is against the overwhelming weight of the credible evidence.

2. The court erred in charging the jury, in substance, that the contributory negligence of the plaintiff, if found, would not in any way operate to reduce the amount of his recovery. The defendant was entitled to a charge that the contributory negligence...

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