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Wilno v. N.J. Mfrs. Ins. Co.

Supreme Court of New Jersey
May 13, 1982
445 A.2d 713 (N.J. 1982)

Opinion

Argued April 19, 1982 —

Decided May 13, 1982.

Insured brought suit seeking personal injury protection benefits under automobile insurance policy. The Superior

Appeal from the Superior Court, Appellate Division, Pressler, J.A.D.

William F. Hartigan, Jr. argued the cause for appellant ( McLaughlin Cooper, attorneys).

Benjamin N. Cittadino argued the cause for respondent ( Pellettieri, Rabstein Altman, attorneys).


The judgment of the Appellate Division is reversed, substantially for the reasons expressed in the dissenting opinion of Judge Allcorn, reported at 180 N.J. Super. 146, 152 (1981).


We would affirm the judgment of the Appellate Division substantially for the reasons expressed in the opinion of the majority of that court, reported at 180 N.J. Super. 146 (1981).

For reversal — Chief Justice WILENTZ and Justices CLIFFORD, SCHREIBER and POLLOCK — 4.

For affirmance — Justices PASHMAN, HANDLER and O'HERN — 3.


Summaries of

Wilno v. N.J. Mfrs. Ins. Co.

Supreme Court of New Jersey
May 13, 1982
445 A.2d 713 (N.J. 1982)
Case details for

Wilno v. N.J. Mfrs. Ins. Co.

Case Details

Full title:KATHY WILNO, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT, v. NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE…

Court:Supreme Court of New Jersey

Date published: May 13, 1982

Citations

445 A.2d 713 (N.J. 1982)
445 A.2d 713

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