Parrott v. Pelusio

Judgment unanimously affirmed, with costs. Memorandum: In these consolidated civil actions for assault, defendant first contends that the evidence concerning his departure from the jurisdiction was erroneously admitted. The circumstances, however, adequately support an inference that defendant’s flight was indicative of his "consciousness of guilt” and the trial court properly instructed the jury that such proof, although of limited probative force, could be considered along with the other evidence (see People v Yazum, 13 NY2d 302). While plaintiffs should not have been allowed to establish…