New Jersey Case Commentaries

Establishing Choice-of-Law Principles in Multi-State Pollution Liability Insurance: Gilbert Spruance Co. v. Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association Insurance Co.

Date: Jul 22, 1993

Establishing Choice-of-Law Principles in Multi-State Pollution Liability Insurance Introduction The case of The Gilbert Spruance Company v. Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association Insurance Company...

Standardization of Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment Claims under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination

Date: Jul 15, 1993

Standardization of Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment Claims under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination Introduction Theresa Lehmann v. Toys 'R' Us, Inc. is a landmark case adjudicated...

Sanctions for Frivolous Litigation: Insights from McKeown-Brand v. Trump Castle Hotel Casino

Date: Jul 2, 1993

Sanctions for Frivolous Litigation: Insights from McKeown-Brand v. Trump Castle Hotel Casino Introduction The case of Nancy McKeown-Brand v. Trump Castle Hotel Casino, decided by the Supreme Court of...

Accessory Use in Zoning Ordinances and Conflict of Interest in Municipal Planning Boards: Insights from WYZYKOWSKI v. RIZAS

Date: Jun 30, 1993

Accessory Use in Zoning Ordinances and Conflict of Interest in Municipal Planning Boards: Insights from WYZYKOWSKI v. RIZAS Introduction WYZYKOWSKI v. RIZAS, decided by the Supreme Court of New...

Real Estate Brokers' Duty of Care During Open Houses: Establishing New Legal Standards in HOPKINS v. FOX LAZO REALTORS

Date: Jun 17, 1993

Real Estate Brokers' Duty of Care During Open Houses: Establishing New Legal Standards in HOPKINS v. FOX LAZO REALTORS Introduction In the landmark case of Emily S. HOPKINS v. FOX LAZO REALTORS, the...

Admissibility of Defendant's Attempted Suicide in STATE v. MANN: A New Precedent

Date: Jun 16, 1993

Admissibility of Defendant's Attempted Suicide in STATE v. MANN: A New Precedent Introduction State of New Jersey v. Peter Mann, 132 N.J. 410 (1993), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Sanitization of Prior Similar Convictions for Defendant's Credibility in New Jersey v. Brunson

Date: Jun 16, 1993

Sanitization of Prior Similar Convictions for Defendant's Credibility in New Jersey v. Brunson Introduction State of New Jersey v. Tyrone M. Brunson, 132 N.J. 377, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

EDS v. Mancini: Reversal of Default Judgment Due to Arbitrary Arbitration Procedures

Date: Jun 15, 1993

EDS v. Mancini: Reversal of Default Judgment Due to Improper Arbitration Procedures Introduction The case of Mary Jane Mancini and Anthony Mancini v. Electronic Data Systems Corporation (EDS)...

New Jersey Supreme Court Eliminates "For Sale" Requirement in Manufacturing Exemption under Sales and Use Tax Act

Date: Jun 9, 1993

New Jersey Supreme Court Eliminates "For Sale" Requirement in Manufacturing Exemption under Sales and Use Tax Act Introduction The case of GE Solid State, Inc. v. Director, Division of Taxation (132...

A Landmark Ruling on Defamation: Statute of Limitations and Qualified Privilege in Williams v. Bell Telephone Laboratories, Inc.

Date: May 4, 1993

A Landmark Ruling on Defamation: Statute of Limitations and Qualified Privilege in Williams v. Bell Telephone Laboratories, Inc. Introduction The case of Barbara A. Williams v. Bell Telephone...

Establishing Direct Emotional Distress Claims for Parents in Medical Malpractice: The Carey v. Lovett Decision

Date: Apr 7, 1993

Establishing Direct Emotional Distress Claims for Parents in Medical Malpractice: The Carey v. Lovett Decision Introduction The case Carey v. Lovett, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on...

Statute of Limitations in Legal Malpractice Actions Commences Upon Initial Adjudication: GRUNWALD v. BRONKESH

Date: Mar 23, 1993

Statute of Limitations in Legal Malpractice Actions Commences Upon Initial Adjudication: GRUNWALD v. BRONKESH Introduction GRUNWALD v. BRONKESH, 131 N.J. 483 (1993), is a landmark decision by the...

Recognition of Tort Actions for Insurer's Bad Faith in First-Party Claims: Burton Pickett v. Lloyd's

Date: Mar 16, 1993

Recognition of Tort Actions for Insurer's Bad Faith in First-Party Claims: Burton Pickett v. Lloyd's Introduction Burton Pickett v. Lloyd's (A Syndicate of Underwriting Members) and Peerless...

Jury Voir Dire Adequacy and Mitigating Factors Admission in Capital Murder: NJ Supreme Court Sets Precedent

Date: Feb 10, 1993

Jury Voir Dire Adequacy and Mitigating Factors Admission in Capital Murder: NJ Supreme Court Sets Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of State of New Jersey v. John Martini, Sr. (131 N.J....

Admissibility of Child Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome in Criminal Trials: Insights from STATE v. J.Q.

Date: Jan 7, 1993

Admissibility of Child Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome in Criminal Trials: Insights from STATE v. J.Q. Introduction State of New Jersey v. J.Q. (130 N.J. 554, 1993) is a landmark case adjudicated...

Recognizing Exclusive Computer Distribution Agreements as Franchises under the New Jersey Franchise Practices Act

Date: Oct 20, 1992

Recognizing Exclusive Computer Distribution Agreements as Franchises under the New Jersey Franchise Practices Act Introduction The case of Instructional Systems, Inc. v. Computer Curriculum...

Perini Corporation v. Sands Hotel Casino: Affirmation of Arbitration Awards and Limitations on Judicial Review

Date: Aug 7, 1992

Perini Corporation v. Sands Hotel Casino: Affirmation of Arbitration Awards and Limitations on Judicial Review Introduction Perini Corporation v. Sands Hotel Casino, Inc. (129 N.J. 479) is a landmark...

Recognition of Post-Conviction Relief for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in New Jersey

Date: Aug 4, 1992

Recognition of Post-Conviction Relief for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in New Jersey Introduction In the landmark case State of New Jersey v. Anthony Preciose, 129 N.J. 451 (1992), the Supreme...

OSWIN v. SHAW: Establishing Summary Judgment Standards for Verbal-Threshold Cases in New Jersey’s No-Fault Automobile-Insurance Statute

Date: Jul 31, 1992

OSWIN v. SHAW: Establishing Summary Judgment Standards for Verbal-Threshold Cases in New Jersey’s No-Fault Automobile-Insurance Statute Introduction OSWIN v. SHAW (129 N.J. 290, 1992) is a landmark...

Resentencing and Parole Disqualification: Limits on Prosecutorial Discretion Established in STATE v. VASQUEZ

Date: Jul 23, 1992

Resentencing and Parole Disqualification: Limits on Prosecutorial Discretion Established in State of New Jersey v. Raymond Vasquez Introduction The case of State of New Jersey v. Raymond Vasquez...