Defendant City of New York appeals from a judgment in plaintiff's favor entered on a jury verdict. Defendant Berkenfeld failed to appear or answer and the trial insofar as it related to this defendant proceeded as an inquest.
The action was brought to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff as a result of tripping and falling over the legs of Berkenfeld, an employee...
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