COOKE v. YARRINGTON


62 N.J. 123 (1973)

299 A.2d 400

BERNICE COOKE, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, v. THOMAS S. YARRINGTON AND MICHAEL COOKE, DEFENDANTS-RESPONDENTS. MICHAEL K. COOKE, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, v. THOMAS S. YARRINGTON, DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided January 22, 1973.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Thomas R. Chesson argued the cause for appellant Bernice Cooke (Messrs. Porzio, Bromberg and Newman, attorneys).

Mr. Donald M. Weitzman argued the cause for appellant Michael K. Cooke (Messrs. Glucksman and Weitzman, attorneys).

Mr. Donald W. Bedell argued the cause for respondent Yarrington (Mr. David Brian Rand, on the brief; Messrs. Schenck, Price, Smith and King, attorneys).


The opinion of the Court was delivered by WEINTRAUB, C.J.

These actions were dismissed as to defendant Yarrington on the ground that the court lacked jurisdiction of him. The Appellate Division affirmed in an unreported opinion and we granted certification. 60 N.J. 513 (1972).

The actions arose out of a two-car collision in Pennsylvania on August 10, 1968. Michael Cooke was the driver...

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