New York Court of Appeals, 1959

Brown v. State

Brown v. State
New York Court of Appeals · Decided July 8, 1959 · Claim No. 32609
6 N.Y.2d 883; 160 N.E.2d 534
Brown v. State

Opinion of the Court

Judgment of Appellate Division reversed and that of the Court of Claims reinstated, with costs in this court and in the Appellate Division, upon the ground that the preponderance of the credible evidence supports a finding that claimant was guilty of contributory negligence in driving his motor vehicle. No opinion.

Concur: Judges Dye, Fboessel, Van Voobhis and Bubkb. Chief Judge Conway and Judges Desmond and Fuld dissent and vote to affirm.

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