Civil Court Rules and Jury Charges

Kenneth Vercammen & Associates, P.C.
2053 Woodbridge Avenue - Edison, NJ 08817

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

07-31-09 JACKOWITZ V. LANG A-4699-07T1

07-31-09 FREDDI JACKOWITZ V. STEPHANIE LANG
A-4699-07T1

In a civil damage compensatory damage trial, admonishing a
jury to "send a message" to "defendant and other drivers" who
abuse their driving privileges is inappropriate. We conclude
that the trial judge did not commit error in setting aside the
verdict and ordering a new trial.

Chase Smith assistant editor