Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, 1939

Bals v. Champlain Coach Lines, Inc.

Bals v. Champlain Coach Lines, Inc.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York · Decided October 27, 1939 · Dore, Martin
258 A.D. 722; 15 N.Y.S.2d 281
Bals v. Champlain Coach Lines, Inc.

Opinion of the Court

Judgment affirmed, with costs. No opinion.

Present — Martin, P. J., O’Malley, Townley, Dore and Callahan, JJ.; Martin, P. J., and Dore, J., dissent and vote for reversal. Dissenting memoranda by Martin, P. J., and Dore, J.

Dissenting Opinion

Dore, J. (dissenting).

I also dissent and vote for reversal of the judgment in

plaintiff’s favor, but for a new trial, on the ground that the jury’s verdict is against the weight of the credible evidence.

Dissenting Opinion

Martin, P. J. (dissenting).

The photographs, plaintiff’s Exhibit 16 and defendant’s Exhibits G and P, coupled with the other evidence, clearly proved the condition of the roadway. It is evident therefrom that the only depression in this roadway was one such as is usually found in roadways of this character. There was no obstruction or substantial defect shown and no actionable negligence established.

I, therefore, dissent and vote for reversal of the judgment and dismissal of the complaint.

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