New York Court of Appeals

Jens Kaare, Respondent v. the Troy Steel and Iron Co., Appellant

October 3, 1893139 N.Y. 369

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the lower court's judgment for the plaintiff and ordered a new trial, holding that the appellate court may grant relief when the verdict is against the weight of evidence, and finding no negligence by the defendant for the platform condition or lack of lighting.