LE BOEUF v. NEWMAN


21 A.D.2d 937 (1964)

Maurice B. Le Boeuf, as Administrator of The Estate of Peter C. Le Boeuf, Deceased, Respondent, v. John Newman et al., Doing Business as Linden House, Appellants Stephen La Falce, an Infant, Mabel La Falce, by His Guardian ad Litem, et al., Respondents, v. John Newman et al., Doing Business as Linden House, Appellants, et al., Defendant

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

July 2, 1964


GIBSON, P. J.

Appellants' liability was clearly proven by ample evidence. We find no reason to disturb the verdicts in the La Falce action. The verdict of $55,000 in the Le Boeuf death action was excessive, however. Decedent, aged 17, was a junior in high school. He was described as a leader and as a hard worker, levelheaded and thrifty. He was an athlete and an Eagle scout. He had been employed at various jobs since he was

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