Opinion
June, 1925.
We are of opinion that by the ruling of the trial court in denying defendant's motion to amend the answer upon the trial, defendant was foreclosed of a substantial defense to the action, and this calls for a reversal of the judgment. ( Goldstein v. Schleifer, 209 App. Div. 899.) The judgment and order are, therefore, reversed on the law, and a new trial granted, with costs to abide the event. Kelly, P.J., Rich, Jaycox, Manning and Kelby, JJ., concur.