Torts · MBE-tested

Elaine Van Slyke, Appellant, v. Robert Fivey, Respondent; Robert Van Slyke, Appellant, v. Robert Fivey, Respondent

266 A.D. 889·New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division·1943·NY

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Opinion

Elaine Van Slyke, Appellant, v. Robert Fivey, Respondent. Robert Van Slyke, Appellant, v. Robert Fivey, Respondent. [MAJORITY] Hfil, P. J„, BHss, Heffernan and Sehenek, Jj., concur; Crapser, J., dissents and votes to affirm on the ground that on her own testimony plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence.

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