Case Name: Mary A. Pritty, Respondent, v. Thomas Hanaway, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1945-09-21
Citations: 269 A.D. 920
Docket Number: 
Parties: Mary A. Pritty, Respondent, v. Thomas Hanaway, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 269
Pages: 920–920

Head Matter:
Mary A. Pritty, Respondent, v. Thomas Hanaway, Appellant.

Opinion:
Appeal by defendant from a judgment entered in Albany County April 24, 1945, on a verdict against him in favor of plaintiff for $8,000 and from an order denying the motion to set aside the verdict and for a new trial. The action is. for damages arising from negligence. Respondent was riding with appellant, in an automobile operated by appellant, which skidded and came into contact with a tree. ' The principal defense is that the plaintiff is guilty of contributory negligence. Judgment and order affirmed, with costs. All concur.