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December 23, 1897
The Sun
New York, New York County, New York
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John J. Lewis wins $1,000 verdict against Long Island Railroad for Merrick crossing accident injury. Lawyer seeks to set aside due to jurors' site visit; judge denies but stays execution 30 days. Original suit $50,000.
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$1,000 FOR JOHN J. LEWIS
He Was One of the Merrick Road Tally-Ho Victims--The Verdict May Be Set Aside.
When the jury awarded a verdict of $1,000 against the Long Island Railroad Company yesterday in favor of John J. Lewis, one of the victims of the tally-ho party at the Merrick crossing accident. Lawyer Kelly moved to set the verdict aside on the evidence and the exceptions, and "for other reasons." Justice Garretson denied the motion, but granted a stay of execution for thirty days. Mr. Kelly said he had heard that two of the jurors visited the scene of the accident on Sunday last and asked questions of the residents concerning the accident.
This action, Mr. Kelly believes, will probably result in having the verdict set aside. Mr. Lewis sued for $50,000 damages. but before the case was submitted to the jury his counsel said he would be satisfied with $5,000.
He Was One of the Merrick Road Tally-Ho Victims--The Verdict May Be Set Aside.
When the jury awarded a verdict of $1,000 against the Long Island Railroad Company yesterday in favor of John J. Lewis, one of the victims of the tally-ho party at the Merrick crossing accident. Lawyer Kelly moved to set the verdict aside on the evidence and the exceptions, and "for other reasons." Justice Garretson denied the motion, but granted a stay of execution for thirty days. Mr. Kelly said he had heard that two of the jurors visited the scene of the accident on Sunday last and asked questions of the residents concerning the accident.
This action, Mr. Kelly believes, will probably result in having the verdict set aside. Mr. Lewis sued for $50,000 damages. but before the case was submitted to the jury his counsel said he would be satisfied with $5,000.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Railroad Accident
Court Verdict
Jury Misconduct
Tally Ho Party
What entities or persons were involved?
John J. Lewis
Lawyer Kelly
Justice Garretson
Long Island Railroad Company
Where did it happen?
Merrick Crossing, Long Island
Story Details
Key Persons
John J. Lewis
Lawyer Kelly
Justice Garretson
Long Island Railroad Company
Location
Merrick Crossing, Long Island
Event Date
Yesterday
Story Details
Jury awards $1,000 to John J. Lewis, victim of Merrick Road tally-ho accident against Long Island Railroad. Lawyer Kelly moves to set aside verdict due to jurors visiting scene and questioning residents on Sunday last. Justice Garretson denies motion but grants 30-day stay. Lewis originally sued for $50,000, counsel satisfied with $5,000.