GUSTAVSON v. GAYNOR


206 N.J. Super. 540 (1985)

503 A.2d 340

ANDREW J. GUSTAVSON AND JOANN MARIE GUSTAVSON, PLAINTIFFS-APPELLEES, v. ANDREW C. GAYNOR AND SANDRA R. GAYNOR, DEFENDANTS-APPELLANTS.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided December 16, 1985.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John R. Leith argued the cause for appellants (Mattson, Madden & Polito, attorneys; John R. Leith on the briefs).

Mark A. Infante argued the cause for appellees.

Before Judges BRODY and GAYNOR.


PER CURIAM.

This appeal raises the issue of the relevancy of a driver's consumption of alcoholic beverage several hours prior to an accident in the absence of proof that his driving ability had thereby been affected. While there have been allusions to the inadmissibility of such evidence, our appellate courts have not as yet squarely dealt with the issue.

At approximately 1:30 a.m. on June 26, 1982 plaintiff, Andrew J. Gustavson, was proceeding in his automobile...

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