RICH v. CITY OF NEW YORK


84 A.D.2d 578 (1981)

Irving Rich, Respondent, v. City of New York, Appellant

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

October 26, 1981


Order affirmed, without costs or disbursements.

We agree with Trial Term that the verdict should be set aside. There was strong evidence that the sidewalk in question was in a dangerous condition, that the city had actual notice of the condition and that plaintiff fell at the very spot claimed. In the face of this evidence, defense counsel's overzealous and prejudicial behavior, both in examination and summation — including questions relating to religion &...

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