Bronk v. Binghamton Railroad
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from-trial term. Action by Jordan Bronk against the Binghamton Railroad Company. From an order setting aside a verdict for defendant and granting a new trial, defendant appeals. Affirmed.
1Opinion of the CourtChester, J.
The action is for negligence. The plaintiff was driving a team hitched t© a coal wagon near the tracks of the defendant on Main street, in the city of Binghamton, when one of defendant’s cars collided with the rear part of the wagon, or with a coal chute projecting therefrom, with such force as to throw him from the wagon to the ground, and to severely injure him. To recover damages for the injuries so received this action was brought. The trial resulted in a verdict for the defendant. The plaintiff made a motion to set aside the verdict and for a new trial upon the case and exceptions, upon…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Bernhard v. Rochester Railway Co.New York Supreme Court · 1893
- Ward v. New York & Harlem RailroadNew York Supreme Court · 1894