Case Name: Patrick H. Fay, Resp't, v. Manhattan Ry. Co. et al., App'lts
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1896-03-20
Citations: 72 N.Y. St. Rep. 867
Docket Number: 
Parties: Patrick H. Fay, Resp’t, v. Manhattan Ry. Co. et al., App’lts.
Judges: 
Reporter: New York State Reporter
Volume: 72
Pages: 867–867

Head Matter:
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.

Opinion:
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.