Order affirmed, with costs, on the opinion at the Appellate Division.
The conduct of the Trial Judge by excessive participation in the cross-examination of the defendant Pagan deprived the defendants of a fair and impartial trial — particularly on the issue of liability. Although a Judge has broad discretion in the conduct of the trial and is not expected to be a mere moderator or spectator, he should not step beyond...
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