Woolley v. Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc.
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SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY
99 N.J. 284; 491 A.2d 1257
RICHARD M. WOOLLEY, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, v. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE, INC., A NEW JERSEY CORPORATION, DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT
On certification to the Superior Court, Appellate Division.
No. A-98 Argued: March 21, 1983 --- Decided: May 9, 1985
Timothy G. Hagan, a member of the Michigan bar, argued the cause for appellant (Rabner & Allcorn, attorneys; Thomas Tucker, on the briefs).
Frederick C. Kentz, III, argued the cause for respondent (Crummy, Del Deo, Dolan & Purcell, attorneys).
For reversal and remandment — Chief Justice Wilentz and Justices Clifford, Schreiber, Handler, Pollock, O'Hern and Garibaldi. Opposed — None. The opinion of the Court was delivered by Wilentz, C.J.
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