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· 6/2/1953

People ex rel. Reeves Bros. v. Boyland

Citations

  • 282 A.D. 651
  • 122 N.Y.S.2d 790
  • 1953 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 4550

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  • reversing defense verdict in medical malpractice action due to, inter alia, misleading jury instructions regarding recoverable damages
  • reversing defense verdict in medical malpractice action due to, inter aha, misleading jury instructions regarding recoverable damages
  • explaining that in cases such as an assault and battery, “the injury is to [the plaintiff’s] feelings — his honor — his pride — his social position,” and explaining that in such cases, the jury “should render large damages, not as punishment, but to compensate the actual injury”
  • negligence in delivery of baby brought as \action on the case\
  • negligence in delivery of baby brought as “action on the case”
  • action brought against physician for negligence in delivery of baby

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