Legal Opinion
Ferrante Equipment Co. v. Foley MacHinery Co.
Supreme Court of New Jersey
Decided July 5, 1967PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the court was delivered by
Schettino, J.
The issue in this case is which of two lien holders has priority in a bulldozer.
The machine involved is self-propelled by a diesel engine. It does not have rubber tires but operates on two treads attached to the machine. It is an “off-the-road” piece of equipment used for general excavation and land clearance.
Ultimately, this decision rests upon whether this machine is a “motor vehicle” within the contemplation of the Garage Keepers and Automobile Repairmen Lien Act, N. J. S. 2A:44-20 et seq.
On April 27, 1964 Richard Heckle purchased the…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Lane v. HoldermanSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1957
- In Re Plainfield-Union Water Co.New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1959
- Kalio Universal, Inc. v. BAM, INC.New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1967
- Beck v. Nutrodynamics, Inc.New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1962
- In Re Glen Rock Against the Village of RidgewoodSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1957
3Cited by16 opinions
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- Wilno v. NJ Mfrs. Ins. Co.New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1981
- In re Manufacturers Credit Corp.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1971
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