Docket No. 504. January 19, 1966. APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Kings County. Robert K. Meyers, Judge. Affirmed. Assigned by the Chairman of the Judicial Council. Action for wrongful death resulting from a nonimpact automobile accident. Judgment for defendants affirmed. Philander Brooks Beadle, John T. Tully and Barreiro Dilling for Plaintiffs and Appellants. McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard, Coyle Best and William B. Boone for Defendants and Respondents. BROWN (R.M.), J. Plaintiffs
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