Case ID: ny-st-rep_72/html/0867-15.html
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Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

Patrick H. Fay, Resp’t, v. Manhattan Ry. Co. et al., App’lts.
    Sup. Ct., App. D., 1 D.,
    March 20, 1896.
    Brainard Tolles, for app’lts; E. W. Tyler, for resp’t.
   PER CURIAM.

—We are all of the opinion that the evidence in this case is entirely insufficient to sustain the decision and judgment, A new trial must be awarded, because the evidence is not of such a character as would justify a modification. The weight of evidence is so greatly in favor of the defendants that we must either dismiss the complaint or award a new trial. As the plaintiff may be able to make out a stronger case upon another hearing, the latter course should be adopted. The judgment will therefore be reversed, and a new trial ordered, with costs to the appellants to abide the event.