Loetsch v. New York City Omnibus Corp.

After his wife died, Vilmar Loetsch (plaintiff) sued New York City Omnibus Corporation (defendant) for wrongful death, seeking damages for his pecuniary loss from her death. Omnibus sought to introduce his wife's will, written four months before she died, which stated Loetsch had 'reciprocated [his wife's] tender affections for him with acts of cruelty and indifference.' The trial court sustained Loetsch's objection and excluded the will, ruling for Loetsch, and the appellate division affirmed before Omnibus appealed further.