BRAITMAN v. OVERLOOK TERRACE CORP.


68 N.J. 368 (1975)

346 A.2d 76

NATHAN BRAITMAN AND OLGA BRAITMAN, PLAINTIFFS-RESPONDENTS, v. OVERLOOK TERRACE CORP., DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided October 9, 1975.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. James E. Flynn argued the cause for appellant (Mr. James P. Dugan, attorney).

Mr. Sydney I. Turtz argued the cause for respondents.


The opinion of the Court was delivered by PASHMAN, J.

The principal question posed by this appeal is whether a landlord may incur civil liability to a residential tenant for loss occasioned by theft on the basis of the landlord's failure to supply adequate locks on the door to plaintiffs' premises. The trial court, sitting without a jury, entered judgment for plaintiffs and the Appellate Division affirmed, Braitman v. Overlook Terrace Corp.,

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