GEDRIN v. LONG ISLAND JEWISH-HILLSIDE MED. CTR.


119 A.D.2d 799 (1986)

Anthony Gedrin, an Infant, by His Parent and Natural Guardian, Lynda Gedrin, et al., Appellants, v. Long Island Jewish-Hillside Medical Center et al., Respondents, et al., Defendants

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

April 28, 1986


Judgment affirmed, with costs.

"The determination of what evidence may be introduced for purposes of impeachment lies within the sound discretion of the trial court" (People v Coleman, 56 N.Y.2d 269, 273). A witness in a civil trial may be cross-examined with respect to any immoral, vicious or criminal act which may affect her character and show her to be unworthy of belief (Richardson, Evidence § 498 [Prince 10th ed...

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