MORACA v. FORD MOTOR CO.


132 N.J. Super. 117 (1974)

332 A.2d 607

THOMAS MORACA, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, AND EVELYN MORACA, PLAINTIFF, v. FORD MOTOR CO., A CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE, AND MERLIN MOTOR CO., A CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEFENDANTS-RESPONDENTS.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided February 21, 1974.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Thomas Connery argued the cause for appellant (Messrs. Brown, Connery, Kulp, Wille, Purnell & Greene, attorneys).

Mr. Arthur Montano argued the cause for respondent Ford Motor Co. (Messrs. Kisselman, Deighan, Montano & Summers, attorneys).

A statement in lieu of brief for respondent Merlin Motor Co. was filed by Mr. David G. Eynon (Messrs. Farrell, Eynon and Munyon, attorneys).

Before Judges LEONARD, ALLCORN and CRAHAY.


The opinion of the court was delivered by LEONARD, P.J.A.D.

This is an automobile products liability case. Following a jury trial, plaintiff Thomas Moraca appeals from a judgment of no cause of action in favor of defendants and against him.

On November 27, 1967 plaintiff, on behalf of a corporation controlled by him, purchased a new 1968 Lincoln Continental 4-door sedan from defendant Merlin Motor Co. (Merlin). On February 5, 1968 the vehicle was returned...

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