This is an action for wrongful death of decedent, aged 5, brought by his mother, aged 31, as administratrix, against defendants. After a trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff in the sum of $600,000. The trial court granted defendant's motion to set the verdict aside as excessive unless plaintiff stipulates to reducing the verdict to $37,500 for the wrongful death and $2,345 for the stipulated expenses for funeral expenses, head stone and
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RIVERA v. MONTICELLO CENT. SCH. DIST.
51 A.D.2d 616 (1976)
Ismael Rivera et al., as Parents and Natural Guardians of Keith A. Rivera, et al., Appellants, v. Monticello Central School District et al., Respondents
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January 15, 1976
January 15, 1976
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.
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