Kaufman v. City of New York

When this case was called for trial, both sides agreed to waive a trial by jury and to have the court decide all issues of law and fact.

The plaintiff is the father of the deceased, Alan Kaufman, and the administrator of his estate.

He brings this action against the City of New York and the Board of Higher Education to recover damages for the death of his son, caused, he contends, by the negligence of the defendants.

At the end of the plaintiff’s case the action was discontinued on the merits without costs against the defendant, the City of New York.

The defendant, the Board of Higher Education,…