Abair v. City of New York

Action by plaintiff to recover damages for personal injuries claimed to have been suffered as a consequence of defendant’s negligence in maintaining a dangerous condition on its subway platform. The plaintiff had a verdict. The trial court set aside the verdict ■ as against the weight of evidence and denied the motion of defendant to dismiss the complaint at the close of the entire case, on which decision had been reserved. Plaintiff appeals and seeks to have the verdict reinstated. Defendant appeals and seeks to have, the complaint dismissed. Order modified on .the law and the facts' by…