BOTSFORD v. IDEAL TRUCKING CO.

No. 36, Docket 33471.

417 F.2d 681 (1969)

William BOTSFORD, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. IDEAL TRUCKING CO., Defendant-Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals Second Circuit.

Decided October 28, 1969.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Arthur N. Seiff, New York City (William E. Rosa, New York City), for defendant-appellant.

Abraham Weisberg, New York City (Standard, Weisberg, Heckerling & Rosow, New York City, on the brief), for plaintiff-appellee.

Before MOORE, HAYS and ANDERSON, Circuit Judges.


MOORE, Circuit Judge:

On March 17, 1965, while plaintiff's car, being driven by plaintiff, was at a standstill because of a red traffic light, it was struck violently in the rear by defendant's car. There is no question of defendant's liability. After a jury trial, a verdict of $15,000 was returned and a judgment for this amount entered in plaintiff's favor. Defendant appeals, arguing excessiveness and erroneous admission of self-serving declarations.

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