Judgment unanimously reversed and a new trial ordered, with costs to the appellant to abide the event, unless plaintiff stipulates to reduce the verdict to $15,000 in which event the judgment, as so modified, is affirmed, without costs. On this record the amount awarded is excessive. Settle order on notice. Concur— Breitel, J. P., Bastow, Botein, Rabin and Bergan, JJ.