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Case Details
Plaintiff Harold Stewart was injured after falling on a dilapidated sidewalk abutting a vacant lot owned by Jay-Nan Corporation. The New Jersey Supreme Court overruled the old rule of non-liability, establishing that commercial property owners are responsible for maintaining sidewalks in reasonably good condition and are liable for injuries caused by negligent failure to do so.
Additional Notes
New Jersey Supreme Court decision establishing a new rule of sidewalk liability for commercial property owners. Reversed dismissal against property owner, affirmed dismissal against adjacent tavern owner.
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