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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA v. AUSTIN

86 N.J. 55 (1981)

429 A.2d 568

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT, v. LUCY I. AUSTIN, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided May 18, 1981.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William S. Ruggierio argued the cause for appellant (Ruggierio & Freeman, attorneys).

Charles Crabbe Thomas argued the cause for respondent.

John L. McGoldrick submitted a brief on behalf of amicus curiae New Jersey Car and Truck Rental and Leasing Association (McCarter & English, attorneys; Mr. McGoldrick and Roslyn S. Harrison, on the brief).

The opinion of the Court was delivered by POLLOCK, J.

The primary issue in this case is whether the courts of New Jersey must extend full faith and credit to a Pennsylvania civil court judgment for a fine for failure to file tax returns required by the Philadelphia Wage Tax Ordinance. A related question is whether the courts of New Jersey will enforce the judgment as a matter of comity.

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