Tropp v. Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.

Martino, D. C. J.

The plaintiffs are husband and wife. The defendant The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. maintains a super market in the Borough of Oaklyn, County of Camden, State of New Jersey. The plaintiff Nancy Euth Tropp entered defendant’s store on March 9th, 1943, for the purpose of purchasing household commodities. She noticed that one of the items she sought to purchase namely “Miracle Whip Salad Dressing” was in a compartment over which was affixed a price tag calling the customers’ attention that the ceiling price was 45 cents for the quart jar. She requested to speak to the…