Smith v. Taylor
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the CourtMercure, J.
Appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court (Torraca, J.), entered February 6, 2002 in Ulster County, upon a verdict following a bifurcated trial rendered in favor of plaintiff on the issue of liability.
In August 1997, plaintiff was injured by a fellow guest, Eric *903Collier, at a party in the home of defendant’s family. Drinking at the party was widespread among the guests, many of whom, including plaintiff and defendant, were underage. Collier, who was allegedly intoxicated, attacked plaintiff when he attempted to break up a fight, punching plaintiff in the face and knocking him unconscious.
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