Edith T. Soronen, as Administratrix and Administratrix Ad Prosequendum of John G. Soronen, Deceased…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed the trial court's dismissal and remanded for a new trial, holding that a tavern keeper who serves a visibly intoxicated patron is negligent and that contributory negligence is not a defense in such cases. The Court affirmed the Appellate Division's finding that sufficient evidence existed for a jury to determine intoxication and that the trial judge's jury charge was legally erroneous.