Buckman v. Perry's Taxi, Inc.

Appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Ulster County, denying appellants’ motion for an order setting aside the judgment and for a new trial on the grounds of newly discovered evidence (CPLR 5015, subd. [a], par. 2). In October, 1964 respondents obtained verdicts totaling $15,000 for personal injuries, medical expenses and loss of services stemming from an automobile accident. Thereafter, in April, 1965 appellants made the instant motion. In support of their motion appellants introduced sworn affidavits to the effect that the injuries sustained by respondent Diane Buckman resulted not…