Curtis v. Finneran
Supreme Court of New Jersey
417 A.2d 15 (1980)
Relevant factsFree
Ronald Curtis's estate (plaintiff) sued Robert Finneran (defendant) under New Jersey's wrongful-death statute after Curtis died in a car accident, seeking damages and attorneys' fees. The trial court awarded damages by an unclear method and included attorneys' fees; the appellate court reversed the fee award.
IssueFree
Whether a plaintiff may recover attorneys' fees under New Jersey's wrongful-death statute.