Collins v. City of New York

Action to recover damages for personal injuries suffered by plaintiff in a fall on a sidewalk, claimed to have been caused by a snow and ice condition thereon. Order setting aside the verdict of a jury in favor of the defendant reversed on the law and the facts, motion denied, and verdict reinstated, with costs to the appellant. The setting aside of the verdict for the defendant may not be justified on the proof herein. The setting aside of a defendant’s verdict in a tort case as against the weight of the evidence may not be justified “ unless it can be plainly seen that the preponderance in…