Krauth v. Israel Geller and Buckingham Homes, Inc.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Weintraub, C. J.

This case involves the liability of the owner or occupier of lands to a fireman injured while discharging his duty as a public emploj^ee. Plaintiff obtained a judgment on a jury verdict. The Appellate Division reversed with the direction that judgment be entered for defendant. One judge dissented, agreeing that a reversal was required by errors in the charge to the jury, but concluding that upon the facts plaintiff could succeed on a retrial. 54 N. J. Super. 442 (1959). Plaintiff’s appeal comes to us as of right. Constitution of 1947,…