Order unanimously reversed on the law and on the facts and in the exercise of discretion, with $20 costs and disbursements to the appellants, and the motion to amend the complaint by increasing the ad damnum clause denied, with $10 costs.
Permission to increase the ad damnum clause in an action for damages for personal injuries lies within the sound discretion of the court. (Natale v. Pepsi-Cola Co.,
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Let's get started
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.