Order, on reargument, reversed on the law, with costs, the motion denied, the verdict reinstated, and judgment directed to be entered in accord therewith, with costs.
The complaint alleged negligence on the part of the defendants and freedom from negligence on plaintiff's part. The jury were instructed that the burden was upon plaintiff to establish his freedom from contributory negligence. Both counsel assumed that the charge was properly given. After the verdict...
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