Case Name: Helen S. Patrick, as Administratrix, etc., of Laura Frances Hoyt, Deceased, Respondent, v. James Axon, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1931-06
Citations: 233 A.D. 886
Docket Number: 
Parties: Helen S. Patrick, as Administratrix, etc., of Laura Frances Hoyt, Deceased, Respondent, v. James Axon, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 233
Pages: 886–886

Head Matter:
Helen S. Patrick, as Administratrix, etc., of Laura Frances Hoyt, Deceased, Respondent, v. James Axon, Appellant.

Opinion:
Judgment and order reversed on the facts, on the ground that the amount of the verdict is against the weight of the evidence and excessive, and a new trial granted, with costs to the appellant to abide the event, unless the plaintiff stipulates to reduce the verdict to $5,460, in which event the judgment is so modified, and as modified the judgment and order are affirmed, without costs. All concur, except Rhodes, J., who votes for affirmance.