Jerista v. Murray

Supreme Court of New Jersey · Decided 2005-10-12

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Justice ALBIN delivered the opinion of the Court. This case concerns the application of the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur when a supermarket’s automatic door unexpectedly closes on and injures a customer. The central issue is whether res ipsa loquitur permits a jury to infer, based on common knowledge, that aut…

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