Gries v. Long Island Home Ltd.

In an action to recover damages for the death of appellant’s intestate, alleged to have been caused by the negligence of respondent, appellant appeals from a judgment in favor of respondent, entered on an order, made on trial before the court and a jury, dismissing appellant’s complaint on motion of respondent, at the close of appellant’s ease. Judgment reversed on the law and a new trial granted, with costs to appellant to abide the event. Appellant’s intestate, while a patient at a hospital or sanitarium conducted by respondent, committed suicide. Appellant claimed that respondent was…