CAMARAZA v. BELLAVIA BUICK CORP.


216 N.J. Super. 263 (1987)

523 A.2d 669

RAMIRO CAMARAZA, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, v. BELLAVIA BUICK CORPORATION, A NEW JERSEY CORPORATION, DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided March 24, 1987.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Frank Peretore argued the cause for appellant (Lowenstein, Sandler, Brochin, Kohl, Fisher, Boylan & Meanor, attorneys; David L. Harris, of counsel and Frank Peretore, on the brief).

Joel B. Hopmayer argued the cause for respondent (Weiner, Staubach & Hopmayer, attorneys; Joel B. Hopmayer, on the brief).

Before Judges MICHELS, SKILLMAN and LANDAU.


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

The issue presented by this appeal is whether damages for loss of use of an automobile resulting from commission of a tort are limited to actual expenditures for substitute transportation. We hold that loss of use damages are not thus limited and therefore reverse the contrary determination of the trial court.

Plaintiff's automobile was stolen while in the custody of defendant for servicing. The thief...

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