JOHNSON v. SALEM CORP.


97 N.J. 78 (1984)

477 A.2d 1246

ROBERT JOHNSON, JR., PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT, v. SALEM CORPORATION, SALEM FURNACE COMPANY, INC., HERRVOSS CORPORATION, AND SALEM BROUSIS, COMPANY, INC., DEFENDANTS-APPELLANTS.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided July 18, 1984.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert F. Colquhoun argued the cause for appellants (Colquhoun & Colquhoun, attorneys).

Sheldon Bross argued the cause for respondent (Horowitz, Bross, Sinins & Imperial, attorneys; Elliot M. Bross, on the brief).


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

This is a strict products liability case arising out of the injury to an operator of an industrial machine. The appeal presents several evidential and procedural issues. One issue involves the propriety of a judgment notwithstanding the verdict ("n.o.v.") entered by the trial court in favor of the plaintiff following a jury verdict of no cause for action. This issue requires our examination of the standards...

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