HILLAS v. WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP.


120 N.J. Super. 105 (1972)

293 A.2d 419

NANCY H. HILLAS, AS EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF GLADYS KOCHER, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT v. WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION, A CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY AND/OR WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION, ELEVATOR DIVISION, A CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEFENDANTS-RESPONDENTS.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided July 13, 1972.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Kenneth J. Fost argued the cause for appellant (Messrs. Stevens & Mathias, attorneys).

Mr. Jared D. Honigfeld argued the cause for respondent (Mr. John W. Taylor, attorney).

Before Judges COLLESTER, MINTZ and LYNCH.


MINTZ, J.A.D.

Plaintiff's decedent, Gladys Kocher (decedent) sought recovery for personal injuries resulting from a fall which occurred upon her entering an elevator. The jury returned a verdict of no cause for action, and judgment was entered in favor of defendant. Plaintiff's motion for judgment of liability notwithstanding the verdict or, in the alternative, for a new trial on the ground that the verdict was against...

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