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The partner had lived with the decedent for seven years, and they intended to get married. The court is asked to permit her to recover for her pecuniary loss as if she qualified as a 'surviving spouse' under N.J.S.A. 3A:2A-34 of the intestacy statute. Durham (D) moved for summary judgment.

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