Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York May 15, 1936 (Faver v. City of New York)

Action for personal injuries due to a claimed negligent condition of the pavement around a manhole cover on a public street. Plaintiff had a verdict for $7,500. The court set aside the verdict as contrary to the evidence and on the ground that it was excessive. The defendant adduced no testimony on the issue of injuries and rested on the plaintiff’s showing.