Legal Opinion
Crispin v. Volkswagenwerk, A.G.
Supreme Court of New Jersey
Decided June 13, 1984PublishedCited by 149 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the Court was delivered by
O’HERN, J.
Shorn of its procedural complexities, this case presents two issues for decision: (1) Should the entire controversy doctrine be extended to compel joinder of parties, and if so, should it be extended retroactively, thus barring a later suit against a tortfeasor intentionally omitted in an original action? and (2) Should an attorney’s tactical delay of thirteen months in serving a summons on the omitted tortfeasor, in violation of the ten day rule, R. 4:4-1, require that the client’s claim be dismissed with prejudice? We hold that the…
2Cases cited24 opinions
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- Huddell v. LevinCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1976
- Andersen v. Exxon Co.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1982
- Cartel Capital Corp. v. Fireco of New JerseySupreme Court of New Jersey · 1980
- Aetna Ins. Co. v. Gilchrist Brothers, Inc.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1981
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