BUSSELL v. DeWALT PRODUCTS CORP.


105 N.J. 223 (1987)

519 A.2d 1379

GUY BUSSELL, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, v. DEWALT PRODUCTS CORPORATION, DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided January 29, 1987.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Andrew M. Rockman argued the cause for appellant (Pellettieri, Rabstein and Altman, attorneys; Mr. Rockman and E. Elizabeth Sweetser, on the briefs).

Clarkson S. Fisher, Jr., argued the cause for respondent (Ober, Kaler, Grimes & Shriver, attorneys).


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

This case and Ruff v. Weintraub, 105 N.J. 233 (1986), which we also decide today, require the Court to determine whether the effect of federal and state income taxes on personal-injury damage awards may be addressed by expert witnesses or included in the jury charge. The specific issue in this case is whether the trial court must instruct...

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