State v. Morrison

85 N.J. 212 (1981)

426 A.2d 47

STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT,

v.

DANIEL MORRISON, DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Argued November 5, 1980.

Decided February 10, 1981.

Debra L. Stone, Deputy Attorney General, argued the cause for appellant (John J. Degnan, Attorney General of New Jersey, attorney).

David M. Freeman argued the cause for respondent (Ruggierio and Freeman, attorneys).

The opinion of the Court was delivered by PASHMAN, J.

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