Hacker v. City of New York

In this personal injury action against the City of New York and an individual defendant, the parties stipulated that the issue of liability be tried by the court without a jury, in advance of the issue of damages. After the trial the court signed a composite opinion and order, dated May 26, 1965, concluding as follows: ‘ ‘ The Court finds that the plaintiff has sustained the burden of proof by a fair preponderance of the credible evidence and finds in favor of the plaintiff as against both defendants on the issue of liability, and judgment is directed accordingly. The assessment of damages is…