Legal Opinion
Cunningham v. Pennsylvania R. Co.
District Court, E.D. New York
Decided April 17, 1944No. Civil Action 3427PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MOSCOWITZ, District Judge.
The plaintiff, a brakeman in the employ of defendant, has sued to recover damages for the loss of his right leg, which was amputated 3% inches above the knee. Plaintiff was 38 years old at the time of the accident, at which age his life expectancy is approximately 29 years, and was earning $2900 per year. The. jury rendered a verdict in favor of plaintiff in the amount of $60,000 and this motion was made at the trial to set aside the verdict as excessive, decision having been reserved.
As elements which the jury is entitled to consider in appraising the damages which…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Burris v. American Chicle Co.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1941
- Burris v. American Chicle Co.District Court, E.D. New York · 1940
- Bosher v. International Ry. Co.District Court, W.D. New York · 1926
- Mayor v. Central Vermont Ry.District Court, S.D. New York · 1927
- Rosenzweig v. HinesDistrict Court, W.D. New York · 1922
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3Cited by6 opinions
- Loftin v. WilsonSupreme Court of Florida · 1953
- Brodie v. Philadelphia Transportation Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1964
- Meehan v. Central Railroad Company of New JerseyDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1960
- Affolder v. New York, C. & St. LR Co.District Court, E.D. Missouri · 1948
- Houston Lighting & Power Company v. ReedCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1963
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