Tesiero v. Kiskis

The Trial Term set aside the verdict of the jury of no cause of action in each of the above actions upon the ground' that it was contrary to law and against the weight of the evidence. The defendant appeals from this order. The cases arise out of an automobile accident which happened on August 30, 1940, at about ten-forty-five p. m. while plaintiffs were riding as passengers and guests in a car owned and operated by the defendant. The plaintiffs’ version of the accident follows. It occurred on the State highway leading from Gloversville to Caroga Lake, which is paved with two nine-foot strips…