Anne K. Toomey v. James J. Farley, Appellants-Respondents

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the modified judgment, holding that the libel claim against Donovan was barred by the one‑year statute of limitations, that the plaintiffs’ consent to reduced damages barred their cross‑appeal, and that no new trial was warranted for Farley, his association, or Cuccia on the grounds of jury selection, religious testimony, or punitive damages. A concurring/dissenting opinion agreed with the majority on the limitation and consent issues but argued that the extensive religious testimony warranted a new trial.