Case Name: Elisabeth Helmig, Appellant, v. James Fanning, Doing Business under the Name and Style of Fanning Auto Renting Co., Respondent
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1938-10-21
Citations: 255 A.D. 766
Docket Number: 
Parties: Elisabeth Helmig, Appellant, v. James Fanning, Doing Business under the Name and Style of Fanning Auto Renting Co., Respondent.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 255
Pages: 766–766

Head Matter:
(October 21, 1938.)
Elisabeth Helmig, Appellant, v. James Fanning, Doing Business under the Name and Style of Fanning Auto Renting Co., Respondent.

Opinion:
Allegations sufficient to constitute a cause of action were set forth in the complaint. It is quite apparent that the court misunderstood the opening statement of counsel for the plaintiff, otherwise the complaint would not have been dismissed without the introduction of any testimony. Judgment unanimously reversed and a new trial ordered, with costs to the appellant to abide the event. Present — Martin, P. J., O'Malley, Glennon, Untermyer and Callahan, JJ.