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BIGER v. ERWIN

57 N.J. 95 (1970)

270 A.2d 12

CLAUDINE G. BIGER, PETITIONER-RESPONDENT, v. DR. R.C. ERWIN, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT. E.B. STEWARD, RESPONDENT-RESPONDENT, AND MONMOUTH PARK JOCKEY CLUB, RESPONDENT-RESPONDENT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided October 26, 1970.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Peter P. Kalac argued the cause for appellant Dr. R.C. Erwin (Messrs. Lane & Evans, attorneys).

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

Mr. William F. Perry argued the cause for respondent Monmouth Park Jockey Club (Messrs. Morgan, Melhuish, Monaghan, McCoid & Spielvogel, attorneys).

Mr. Herbert E. Greenstone argued the cause for respondent Claudine G. Biger (Greenstone & Greenstone, attorneys).

Mr. Theodore W. Geiser argued amicus curiae for the Horesemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, New Jersey Division (Messrs. Hughes, McElroy, Connell, Foley & Geiser, attorneys).

PER CURIAM.

The decedent, a free-lance jockey, died as the result of injuries sustained by him during a steeplechase race at the Monmouth Park Jockey Club. He was riding a horse owned by Dr. R.C. Erwin and trained by Mr. E.B. Steward. His widow filed workmen's compensation claims against the Club, the Owner and the Trainer and in the Division she received an award on behalf of herself and her infant son against the Owner and...

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