Order reversed on the law with costs, motion denied and verdict reinstated.
Memorandum:
Supreme Court erred in setting aside the jury verdict in favor of plaintiffs pursuant to CPLR 4404. At the close of proof, the court denied defendants' motion for a directed verdict because there were questions of fact for the jury with respect to the two issues raised: (1) "general negligence" and (2) the known vicious propensities of defendants' dog. The court then instructed...
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