Somersall v. New York Telephone Co.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
*304OPINION OF THE COURT
Murphy, P. J.
This is a consolidated action to recover damages for wrongful death and personal injuries. The occurrence took place at 3:35 p.m. on August 31, 1974, a sunny and clear day, when defendant Quilter drove his Lincoln Continental on the sidewalk and struck the plaintiffs. At a trial limited to the issue of liability, Quilter was found to be 70% responsible for the damages. Defendant New York Telephone Company (Telephone) was held 30% responsible by reason of the fact that one of its vehicles was double-parked on the street at that time. Telephone now appeals.
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