FOX v. PLAINFIELD


10 N.J. Super. 464 (1950)

77 A.2d 281

MAE FOX, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT, v. CITY OF PLAINFIELD, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided December 13, 1950.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. John W. O'Brien argued the cause for respondent (Messrs. O'Brien, Brett & O'Brien, attorneys).

Mr. Salvador Diana argued the cause for appellant.

Before Judges McGEEHAN, JAYNE and WM. J. BRENNAN, JR.


The opinion of the court was delivered by WM. J. BRENNAN, JR., J.A.D.

Sherley Fox, aged 47, a Plainfield fireman of 24 years service, died April 3, 1949, a few hours after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage while fighting a residential garage fire.

The Division of Workmen's Compensation awarded compensation and the Union County Court affirmed. The municipality appeals from the consequent County Court judgment.

The sole question is whether petitioner sustained...

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