Judgment reversed and a new trial granted, with costs to abide the event.
In our view, the interests of justice require a new trial. The numerous interruptions, questions and comments of the Trial Justice were fair and proper, when considered in context. Nevertheless, on the whole case the jury may well have drawn improper inferences by reason of the rather extended participation of the Trial Justice.
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