Judgment unanimously reversed on the law and on the facts, and a new trial ordered, with $50 costs to appellant.
Plaintiff's claim of negligence is that she was caused to fall because of a hole in the sidewalk. While the claim may be of doubtful merit and, under the circumstances of this case, the burden of proving liability on the part of the defendant a difficult one, such possibilities afford no reason to reject this appeal. Plaintiff is entitled to a fair and...
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