Haley v. Hockey

The motion seeks a new trial (Civ. Prac. Act, § 549). A jury has reported a verdict of $8,000 for plaintiff against the driver and owner of a taxicab.

In addition to "the testimony of the plaintiff, two disinterested witnesses testified that plaintiff was struck while crossing Sherman Street upon a crosswalk where plaintiff had the right of way. A finding to the contrary would be against the weight of the evidence.

*513The only question necessary for this court to consider is whether or not the verdict is excessive. Special damages well in excess of $1,000 were proven. The undisputed testimony is…