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Murray v. McLean Trucking Company

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department
Jan 13, 1958
5 A.D.2d 780 (N.Y. App. Div. 1958)

Opinion

January 13, 1958


In an action to recover damages for injuries to person and property, the appeal is from a judgment entered on a jury verdict in favor of respondent. Judgment reversed and a new trial granted, with costs to abide the event. In our view, the interests of justice require a new trial. The numerous interruptions, questions and comments of the Trial Justice were fair and proper, when considered in context. Nevertheless, on the whole case the jury may well have drawn improper inferences by reason of the rather extended participation of the Trial Justice.


In my opinion the case presented a pure question of fact and the verdict may not be said to be against the weight of the evidence. Under such circumstances the participation by the trial court was neither improper nor prejudicial.


Summaries of

Murray v. McLean Trucking Company

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department
Jan 13, 1958
5 A.D.2d 780 (N.Y. App. Div. 1958)
Case details for

Murray v. McLean Trucking Company

Case Details

Full title:LONIE C. MURRAY, Respondent, v. McLEAN TRUCKING COMPANY, Appellant

Court:Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department

Date published: Jan 13, 1958

Citations

5 A.D.2d 780 (N.Y. App. Div. 1958)

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