New Jersey Power & Light Co. v. Mabee

The opinion of the court was delivered

Pee Ctjetam.

Defendants’ automobile struck a pole which was part of an electric circuit. The pole had to be replaced. The sole issue is the measure of damages. Plaintiff sought $1,317.94, the sum actually expended, while defendants contended they should be held for only part of that cost, to wit, $708.29. The trial court sitting without a jury fixed the damages at $850. Both sides appealed and we certified the matter before argument in the Appellate Division.

Plaintiff urges the pole is a part of a circuit and the measure of damages should be the diminution…