New Jersey Statutes 40:7-1. Liability of county or municipality; negligence of driver
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 40:7-1
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
A county or municipality shall be liable in damages when an officer of the county or municipality shall command the operator of a motor vehicle to pursue an alleged violator of law, and in the pursuit personal injury shall be inflicted or damage to property shall be caused by the motor vehicle, provided the operator of the motor vehicle has not been negligent in the operation thereof.