THORNTON v. NIAGARA WHEATFIELD SCH. DIST.


50 A.D.2d 707 (1975)

Paul W. Thornton, Individually and as Parent and Natural Guardian of Ronald Thornton, Appellant, v. Niagara Wheatfield School District et al., Respondents. (Appeal No. 2.)

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

November 6, 1975


Order unanimously modified to grant a new trial solely on the issue of damages and as modified affirmed, without costs.

Memorandum:

Infant plaintiff appeals from order of trial term granting a new trial in a personal injury action unless defendants stipulate to increase the damages awarded by the jury from $16,000 to $30,000. The defendant stipulated to increase the verdict to $30,000 which the court approved. However plaintiff, deeming the $30,000 inadequate...

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