123 A.2d 473 (N.J. 1956), A-153, Brogan v. The Passaic Daily News

Citation: 123 A.2d 473, 22 N.J. 139

Opinion Judge: Oliphant, J.

Party Name: WILLIAM R. BROGAN, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, v. THE PASSAIC DAILY NEWS, A CORPORATION OF NEW JERSEY, AND ALLEN W. SMITH, IMPLD., ETC., DEFENDANTS-RESPONDENTS

Attorney: Mr. Harry Green argued the cause for the appellant. Mr. John C. Barbour argued the cause for the defendants. Mr. Morgan R. Seiffert of counsel with amicus curiae, New Jersey Press Association.

Judge Panel: For reversal and remandment -- Chief Justice Vanderbilt, and Justices Heher, Oliphant, Jacobs and Brennan. For affirmance -- Justice Wachenfeld. Heher, J. (concurring in reversal). Heher, J., concurring in result. HEHER HEHER, J. (concurring in reversal).

Case Date: Monday June 25, 1956

Court: New Jersey Supreme Court