George H. Veazey, Plaintiff-Appellant v. Charles D. Doremus and Dorothy J. Veazey, Defendants-Respondents

Summary

The New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed the Appellate Division's decision that Florida law governs the issue of interspousal immunity in a personal injury action arising from a motor‑vehicle accident that occurred in New Jersey. Because Florida recognizes interspousal immunity, the husband’s claim against his wife was barred. The Court reached this result by applying the governmental‑interest analysis to determine which state has the dominant interest in the matter.