TERRELL v. LINCOLN MOTEL, INC.


183 N.J. Super. 55 (1982)

443 A.2d 236

GARRETT TERRELL, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, v. LINCOLN MOTEL, INC., A CORPORATION OF NEW JERSEY, DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided March 4, 1982.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William D. Manns, Jr. argued the cause for appellant (Brown & Manns, attorneys; William D. Manns on the brief).

Robert J. Maloof argued the cause for respondent (Hein, Smith & Berezin, attorneys; Robert J. Maloof of counsel and on the brief).

Before Judges BISCHOFF, KING and POLOW.


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

Plaintiff suffered injuries when he fell through a glass shower door in defendant's motel. He claims that after the water temperature was adjusted, he stepped into the shower with a female companion and closed the shower door. Then, although the knobs had not been touched, he alleges that a burst of scalding hot water spurted forth and he fell through the door while attempting to force it open. The jury unanimously...

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