Case Name: Mary J. Battersby, Respondent, v. City of New York, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1956-10-22
Citations: 2 A.D.2d 858
Docket Number: 
Parties: Mary J. Battersby, Respondent, v. City of New York, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 2
Pages: 858–858

Head Matter:
Mary J. Battersby, Respondent, v. City of New York, Appellant.

Opinion:
Action to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained when respondent slipped and fell on ice covering an outer step leading to a subway station operated by appellant. The appeal is from a judgment entered on a jury verdict in favor of respondent against appellant. Judgment reversed and a new trial granted, with costs to abide the event. The verdict is contrary to the weight of the evidence. Nolan, P. J., Wenzel, Beldock, Ughetta and Hallinan, JJ., concur.