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KENNEDY v. CAMP

14 N.J. 390 (1954)

102 A.2d 595

BENJAMIN KENNEDY AND HARRIET C. KENNEDY, PLAINTIFFS-APPELLANTS, v. WILLIAM V. CAMP, DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided January 11, 1954.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Abraham I. Harkavy argued the cause for appellants (Messrs. Harkavy and Lieb, attorneys).

Mr. Samuel P. Orlando argued the cause for respondent (Messrs. Orlando, Devine & Tomlin, attorneys).

The opinion of the court was delivered by HEHER, J.

The question here is whether a tortfeasor may have contribution under the Joint Tortfeasors Contribution Law of 1952, N.J.S. 2A:53A-1, from a joint participant in the tortious act or omission, for the injurious consequences of the wrong to the wife of the joint wrongdoer.

The inquiry was answered in the negative by the Superior Court; there was summary judgment for defendant in this action...

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