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CRAWN v. CAMPO

136 N.J. 494 (1994)

643 A.2d 600

MICHAEL CRAWN, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT AND CROSS-APPELLANT, v. JOHN CAMPO, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT AND CROSS-RESPONDENT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided July 21, 1994.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James M. DeMarzo argued the cause for appellant and cross-respondent (O'Donnell, McCord, Helfrich & Bangiola, attorneys).

Albert E. Fershing argued the cause for respondent and cross-appellant (Shurkin & Fershing, attorneys).

Michael J. Cernigliaro submitted a brief on behalf of amicus curiae, New Jersey Defense Association (Campbell, Foley, Lee, Murphy & Cernigliaro, attorneys).

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

Plaintiff was playing catcher in a pickup softball game and was injured when defendant, attempting to score from second base, either slid or ran into him at home plate. Plaintiff sued to recover for his personal injuries. The critical issue in this action turns on the nature of a player's duty to avoid inflicting physical injury on another player.

The issue is...

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