WALCH v. FREEMAN


5 A.D.2d 961 (1958)

Frances Walch, as Administratrix of The Estate of Frederick Walch, Deceased, Appellant, v. Lewis D. Freeman, as Trustee of New York, Ontario and Western Railway Co., Defendant, and City of Oswego, Respondent

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

March 19, 1958


Judgment reversed on the law and facts and a new trial granted, with costs to the appellant to abide the event.

Memorandum:

The issues in this action to recover damages for the death of plaintiff's intestate alleged to have been caused by the negligent maintenance of a city street presented to the jury close and vigorously litigated questions of fact. In our opinion the charge improperly weighted the scales against plaintiff and deprived her of a fair trial...

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