Judgment reversed on the law and facts, with costs, and judgment for plaintiff directed, verdict reinstated in the event plaintiff stipulates that it be reduced to $25,000 and costs, and if stipulation is not filed a new trial is granted, with costs to the appellant to abide the event. Hill, P. J., Rhodes, McNamee and Heffernan, JJ., concur; Crapser, J., dissents, and votes to affirm the judgment appealed from.