BENNETT v. GORDON


101 N.J. Super. 252 (1968)

244 A.2d 135

ANNE BENNETT AND WILLIAM BENNETT, PLAINTIFFS-RESPONDENTS, v. HELEN GORDON, DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT, AND BOROUGH OF EAST PATERSON, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided June 6, 1968.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Leopold A. Monaco argued the cause for appellant (Mr. Lucien Baron, attorney).

Mr. Paul O'Rourke argued the cause for respondents Bennett (Messrs. Goldstein & Ballen, attorneys).

Mr. Edward C. Hillis argued the cause for respondent Gordon (Mr. Henry O. Habick, attorney).

Before Judges GOLDMANN, KILKENNY and CARTON.


PER CURIAM.

Plaintiffs Anne Bennett and her husband William brought this action to recover damages for personal injuries sustained when she fell on an up-raised portion of the sidewalk in front of premises owned by defendant Gordon in defendant borough. The trial court granted an involuntary dismissal as to defendant-property owner Gordon. The jury awarded damages to plaintiffs. Defendant borough appeals from the resultant judgment.

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