New Jersey Case Commentaries

Admissibility of Informant Statements and Severance in Joint Drug Prosecutions: An Analysis of STATE v. BROWN

Date: Dec 4, 2001

Admissibility of Informant Statements and Severance in Joint Drug Prosecutions: An Analysis of STATE v. BROWN. Introduction State of New Jersey v. Violet Brown (170 N.J. 138) is a pivotal case...

Preemption of Municipal Rezoning by New Jersey Cemetery Act and Ordinance Invalidity Due to Deception

Date: Nov 9, 2001

Preemption of Municipal Rezoning by New Jersey Cemetery Act and Ordinance Invalidity Due to Deception Introduction The landmark case of Trinity Cemetery Association, Inc. v. Township of Wall...

Termination of Parental Rights Due to Mental Incapacity: Insights from New Jersey Div. of Youth and Family Servs. v. A.G. and R.L.

Date: Oct 19, 2001

Termination of Parental Rights Due to Mental Incapacity: Insights from New Jersey Div. of Youth and Family Servs. v. A.G. and R.L. Introduction In New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services v....

James Campbell v. New Jersey Racing Commission: Affirming Agency Expertise and Deference in Administrative Reviews

Date: Oct 12, 2001

James Campbell v. New Jersey Racing Commission: Affirming Agency Expertise and Deference in Administrative Reviews Introduction The case of James Campbell v. New Jersey Racing Commission revolves...

State of New Jersey Vicarious Liability for County Prosecutor’s Office Employees Under the Tort Claims Act

Date: Aug 1, 2001

State of New Jersey Vicarious Liability for County Prosecutor’s Office Employees Under the Tort Claims Act Introduction The case of Isaac Wright, Adriel McNair, Sandra Wright, and Sandra Wright as...

Reasonableness of Force in DUI Blood Sampling Established: STATE v. RAVOTTO

Date: Jul 27, 2001

Reasonableness of Force in DUI Blood Sampling Established: STATE v. RAVOTTO Introduction State of New Jersey v. Richard A. Ravotto is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, issued on...

Probable Cause and Controlled Drug Buys: Insights from State v. Sullivan

Date: Jul 27, 2001

Probable Cause and Controlled Drug Buys: Insights from State of New Jersey v. Sullivan Introduction The case of State of New Jersey v. Maurice L. Sullivan, Sr. adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New...

Affirmation of Public Bidding Requirements in Service Contracts: A Commentary on Borough of Princeton v. Board of Chosen Freeholders of Mercer County et al.

Date: Jul 24, 2001

Affirmation of Public Bidding Requirements in Service Contracts Commentary on Borough of Princeton v. Board of Chosen Freeholders of Mercer County et al. (169 N.J. 135) Introduction The case of...

Redefining "Dangerous Condition" in Tort Claims: Geraldine Vincitore v. New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority

Date: Jul 20, 2001

Redefining "Dangerous Condition" in Tort Claims: Geraldine Vincitore v. New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority Introduction Geraldine Vincitore, Administratrix Ad Prosequendum of the Estate of...

State of New Jersey v. R.D.: Ensuring Jury Impartiality Through Comprehensive Voir Dire

Date: Jul 17, 2001

State of New Jersey v. R.D.: Ensuring Jury Impartiality Through Comprehensive Voir Dire Introduction The case of State of New Jersey v. R.D. examines the critical issue of jury impartiality within...

Exigent Circumstances Justify Warrantless Search of Electronic Devices: STATE v. DELUCA

Date: Jul 11, 2001

Exigent Circumstances Justify Warrantless Search of Electronic Devices: STATE v. DELUCA Introduction State of New Jersey v. Gino A. DeLuca is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of New Jersey...

Enhancing Sentencing Flexibility: Consecutive Sentences in Multiple-Victim Vehicular Homicide Cases

Date: Jul 10, 2001

Enhancing Sentencing Flexibility: Consecutive Sentences in Multiple-Victim Vehicular Homicide Cases Introduction The case of State of New Jersey v. Joseph M. Carey, reported at 168 N.J. 413, presents...

Enforcement of Intra-Family Exclusions in Insurance Policies: ZACARIAS v. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY

Date: Jul 4, 2001

Enforcement of Intra-Family Exclusions in Insurance Policies: ZACARIAS v. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Introduction The case of Joao ZACARIAS v. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY (168 N.J. 590, 2001)...

State Statutes Supersede Municipal Land Use Protections: Rahway v. Do-Wop Corp.

Date: Jun 30, 2001

State Statutes Supersede Municipal Land Use Protections: Rahway v. Do-Wop Corp. Introduction The legal landscape governing the operation of adult-oriented businesses often involves a complex...

FAIRA's Private Right of Action & Implied Duty of Good Faith: NJ Supreme Court's Decision in Gaydos v. NCIC

Date: Jun 29, 2001

FAIRA's Private Right of Action & Implied Duty of Good Faith: NJ Supreme Court's Decision in Gaydos v. NCIC Introduction The case of R.J. Gaydos Insurance Agency, Inc. v. National Consumer Insurance...

Common Knowledge Exception to Affidavit of Merit in NJ Malpractice Cases Established in HUBBARD v. REED

Date: Jun 22, 2001

Common Knowledge Exception to Affidavit of Merit in NJ Malpractice Cases Established in HUBBARD v. REED Introduction HUBBARD v. REED, D.D.S., and Kardon, D.D.S. is a landmark decision by the Supreme...

Recognition of Common Knowledge Exception to Affidavit of Merit in Malpractice Cases

Date: Jun 22, 2001

Recognition of Common Knowledge Exception to Affidavit of Merit in Malpractice Cases Introduction In the landmark case Michelle Palanque v. Margaret Lambert-Woolley, M.D. (168 N.J. 398, 774 A.2d...

Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing in Franchise Pricing: Analysis of ALBAN WILSON et al. v. AMERADA HESS CORPORATION et al.

Date: Jun 15, 2001

Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing in Franchise Pricing: Analysis of ALBAN WILSON et al. v. AMERADA HESS CORPORATION et al. Introduction In the landmark case ALBAN WILSON, CHARLES A....

Arbitration Clause Ambiguity Preserves Statutory Rights under the LAD: Garfinkel v. Morristown Obstetrics Gynecology Associates

Date: Jun 14, 2001

Arbitration Clause Ambiguity Preserves Statutory Rights under the LAD: Garfinkel v. Morristown Obstetrics Gynecology Associates Introduction In Garfinkel v. Morristown Obstetrics Gynecology...

New Precedents on Jury Instructions and Capital Sentencing: Analysis of State of New Jersey v. Koskovich

Date: Jun 8, 2001

New Precedents on Jury Instructions and Capital Sentencing: Analysis of State of New Jersey v. Koskovich (168 N.J. 448) Introduction State of New Jersey v. Koskovich is a landmark decision by the...