1. Home
  2. Browse Decisions
  3. N.J.
  4. 45 N.J.
  5. 45 N.J. 529 (1965)
 

THORNTON v. YEAGER

45 N.J. 529 (1965)

213 A.2d 649

CHARLES L. THORNTON, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, v. HOWARD YEAGER, WARDEN, NEW JERSEY STATE PRISON, DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided October 7, 1965.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Matthew P. Boylan argued the cause for appellant.

Mr. Philip R. Glucksman, Assistant Prosecutor of Essex County, argued the cause for respondent (Mr. Brendan T. Byrne, Prosecutor of Essex County, attorney).

The opinion of the court was delivered

PER CURIAM.

Thornton shot and killed his wife on February 8, 1960. He was indicted for the homicide and upon trial was convicted of murder in the second degree. A sentence of 25 to 30 years in New Jersey State Prison was imposed on November 30, 1960. Subsequently an appeal was taken to this Court where the conviction was affirmed. State v. Thornton, 38 N.J. 380 (1962), cert.<...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases