Vastola v. City of New York

Action by the infant plaintiff to recover damages for injuries sustained by him when he fell by reason of a considerable hole in the pavement near the center of the intersection of the so-called Bowery walk and Henderson walk, in an amusement area at Coney Island, New York city, and by his father to recover damages for loss of services and medical expenses. The plaintiffs were awarded a verdict assessing their respective damages, upon which verdict judgment was duly entered and from the judgment the City of New York appeals. Judgment reversed on the law, with costs, and the complaint…