JOLLEY v. MARQUESS


923 A.2d 264 (2007)

393 N.J. Super. 255

Kimberly A. JOLLEY and Robin Jolley, Sr., as subrogee of Barbara Gorna and Barbara Gorna, individually, Plaintiffs-Respondents, v. John J. MARQUESS, Esquire, Law Offices of John J. Marquess, Law Offices of Marquess, Morrison & Trimble, P.A. and American Independent Insurance Company, Defendants-Respondents, and John J. Marquess, Esquire, Defendant/Third Party Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Zurich Specialties London Limited, Third Party Defendant-Appellant.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided May 25, 2007.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Steven J. Polansky, Cherry Hill, argued the cause for third party defendant-appellant Zurich Specialties London Limited (Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, attorneys; Mr. Polansky, on the brief).

Patrick J. Madden, Haddonfield, argued the cause for defendant-third party plaintiff-respondent John J. Marquess, Esquire (Madden, Madden & Del Duca, attorneys; Mr. Madden, on the brief).

Before Judges WINKELSTEIN, FUENTES and BAXTER.


The opinion of the court was delivered by

BAXTER, J.S.C. (temporarily assigned).

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