· 4/7/1987
Henker v. Preybylowski
Citations
- 524 A.2d 455
- 216 N.J. Super. 513
How courts have described this case
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- noting that the cumulative effect of inappropriate comments by plaintiff's counsel, including remarks on motives and trustworthiness of defense counsel, \probably\ entitled defendant to a new trial
- remittitur not substitute for new trial when verdict is the product of prejudice, partiality or passion
- new trial on damages ordered where otherwise inflammatory closing statement included baseless accusation that defendant acted in bad faith to defeat plaintiffs' liability and damage claims
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Judges: Judges Antell, Brody and D'annunzio
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