Judgment unanimously reversed and a new trial ordered, with costs to the appellant, unless the plaintiffs stipulate to accept a further reduction in the personal injuries action to $15,000 damages, in addition to the $17,000 awarded in the wrongful death action, in which event the judgment, as so modified is affirmed, without costs.
The amount awarded is excessive.
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