Order unanimously modified on the law and facts so as to direct a new trial of all issues and as so modified affirmed, without costs of this appeal to either party.
Memorandum:
The inadequacy of the verdicts may have been the result of a compromise by members of the jury because of doubt as to plaintiff's right to recover. (See 4 Weinstein-Korn-Miller, N. Y. Prac., par. 4404.34.) Furthermore, the trial court failed to adequately charge the jury as to contributory...
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