Opinion
June 25, 1965
Appeal from the Court of Claims.
Present — Williams, P.J., Bastow, Goldman and Henry, JJ. [ 43 Misc.2d 424.]
Judgment unanimously modified on the law and facts by reducing the amount of the award for the benefit of decedent's widow and child from $85,000 to $50,000 and as so modified the judgment is affirmed, with costs to respondent. Memorandum: In our opinion the award of $85,000 for the benefit of decedent's widow and child was excessive to the extent of $35,000, and we so find.