New York Court of Appeals
Jo A. Barry, an Infant, by Richard J. Barry, Her Parent and Natural Guardian v. Gary A. Manglass, and General Motors…
December 23, 198155 N.Y.2d 803
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that the jury verdicts on negligence and strict products liability were not inconsistent and that General Motors' post‑trial motion for a new trial based on alleged inconsistency was untimely. Justice Fuchsberg dissented, arguing that the inconsistency warranted reversal.