Flynn v. Greenberg

In an action by a guest of a tenant in a multiple dwelling against the landlord to recover damages for personal injuries, the appeal is from a judgment entered upon a jury’s verdict, dismissing the amended complaint. Judgment reversed, without costs, and a new trial granted. The conduct of respondent’s counsel throughout the trial was so prejudicial as to deprive appellant of a fair trial; therefore, there must be a new trial in the interests of justice. It is unfortunate that this corrective appellate action must be taken, for the verdict was amply supported by the evidence. (French v. City…