WEINFELD, District Judge.
The defendant moves to set aside the jury verdict and for a new trial on the ground that the damages awarded are excessive. The trial of the action, brought under the Federal Employers' Liability Act, 45 U.S.C.A. § 51 et seq., was simplified by the defendant's concession of its liability. The issues were confined to damages and contributory negligence.
The jury found total damages in the sum of $145,000; also that plaintiff was...
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