New Jersey Case Commentaries

STATE v. CRISAFI: Reaffirming the Requirement of a Knowing and Intelligent Waiver of Counsel

Date: Jul 10, 1992

STATE v. CRISAFI: Reaffirming the Requirement of a Knowing and Intelligent Waiver of Counsel Introduction State of New Jersey v. Joseph Nicholas Crisafi, 128 N.J. 499 (1992), is a seminal case...

Quantum Meruit as a Basis for Recovery in Real Estate Brokerage: Weichert Co. Realtors v. Ryan

Date: Jul 3, 1992

Quantum Meruit as a Basis for Recovery in Real Estate Brokerage: Weichert Co. Realtors v. Ryan Introduction The case of Weichert Co. Realtors v. Thomas W. Ryan and JY Saunders adjudicated by the...

Finality of Partial Verdicts in Criminal Trials: Insights from State of New Jersey v. William W. Shomo

Date: Jul 2, 1992

Finality of Partial Verdicts in Criminal Trials: Insights from State of New Jersey v. William W. Shomo Introduction State of New Jersey v. William W. Shomo, 129 N.J. 248 (1992), serves as a pivotal...

Guardianship and Parental Rights Termination: Stricter Evidentiary Standards Affirmed in Division of Youth and Family Services v. A.C.

Date: Jul 1, 1992

Guardianship and Parental Rights Termination: Stricter Evidentiary Standards Affirmed in Division of Youth and Family Services v. A.C. Introduction The Supreme Court of New Jersey, in the landmark...

Balancing Parental Rights and Child Welfare: Insights from In re Guardianship of K.L.F.

Date: Jul 1, 1992

Balancing Parental Rights and Child Welfare: Insights from In re Guardianship of K.L.F. Introduction In the Matter of the Guardianship of K.L.F., a Minor (129 N.J. 32) is a landmark decision by the...

Establishing Liability of Public Employees for Dangerous Conditions on Public Property: Chatman v. Paull Hall

Date: Jun 30, 1992

Establishing Liability of Public Employees for Dangerous Conditions on Public Property: Chatman v. Paull Hall Introduction Case: Eddie Chatman and Sarah Chatman, Plaintiff-Appellants Defendants: Paul...

Reformation of Lease in Divorce Settlements: Insights from CONFORTI v. GULIADIS

Date: Jun 24, 1992

Reformation of Lease in Divorce Settlements: Insights from CONFORTI v. GULIADIS Introduction The case of Maria Conforti (formerly Guliadis) v. George Guliadis, decided by the Supreme Court of New...

Legal Malpractice in Settlement Negotiations: Ziegelheim v. Apollo Establishes New Standards

Date: Jun 24, 1992

Legal Malpractice in Settlement Negotiations: Ziegelheim v. Apollo Establishes New Standards Introduction Ziegelheim v. Apollo, 128 N.J. 250 (1992), is a seminal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Emotional Distress with Physical Manifestations Covered Under 'Bodily Injury' in Homeowners Insurance Policies

Date: Jun 18, 1992

Emotional Distress with Physical Manifestations Covered Under "Bodily Injury" in Homeowners Insurance Policies Introduction The Supreme Court of New Jersey rendered a pivotal decision in the case of...

Duty to Defend and Emotional Distress in Insurance Coverage: SL Industries, Inc. v. AM Insurance Co.

Date: Jun 18, 1992

Duty to Defend and Emotional Distress in Insurance Coverage: SL Industries, Inc. v. American Motorists Insurance Company Introduction SL Industries, Inc., a New Jersey corporation, filed a lawsuit...

Establishing the Threshold for Good Cause in Public Employment Dismissals: Greenwood v. State Police Training Center

Date: May 19, 1992

Establishing the Threshold for Good Cause in Public Employment Dismissals: Greenwood v. State Police Training Center Introduction Greenwood v. State Police Training Center is a landmark decision by...

Landrigan v. Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corporation: Expanding Expert Testimony in Toxic Torts

Date: May 7, 1992

Landrigan v. Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corporation: Expanding Expert Testimony in Toxic Torts Introduction Landrigan v. Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corporation is a seminal case decided by the Supreme...

New Jersey Supreme Court Reinforces UCC Protections, Limits Adhesion Contract Doctrine in Securities Transactions

Date: Apr 28, 1992

New Jersey Supreme Court Reinforces UCC Protections, Limits Adhesion Contract Doctrine in Securities Transactions Introduction In the landmark case of RUDBART v. NORTH JERSEY DISTRICT WATER SUPPLY...

Admissibility of Other-Crime Evidence: A Comprehensive Analysis of State v. Cofield

Date: Apr 16, 1992

Admissibility of Other-Crime Evidence: A Comprehensive Analysis of State v. Cofield Introduction State of New Jersey v. James Cofield (127 N.J. 328, 1992) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

General-Purpose Classification of Industrial Properties in Tax Assessments: Ford Motor Company v. Town of Edison

Date: Apr 8, 1992

General-Purpose Classification of Industrial Properties in Tax Assessments: Ford Motor Company v. Township of Edison Introduction The case of Ford Motor Company v. Township of Edison, decided by the...

Revisiting Use Variance Standards for Inherently Beneficial Uses: Insights from SICA v. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

Date: Mar 20, 1992

Revisiting Use Variance Standards for Inherently Beneficial Uses: Insights from SICA v. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Introduction SICA v. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT of The Township of Wall, 127 N.J. 152 (1992), is a...

STATE v. LAGARES: Establishing Mandatory Guidelines for Prosecutorial Discretion in Repeat Offender Sentencing

Date: Feb 7, 1992

STATE v. LAGARES: Establishing Mandatory Guidelines for Prosecutorial Discretion in Repeat Offender Sentencing Introduction In State of New Jersey v. Reynaldo Lagares, 127 N.J. 20 (1992), the Supreme...

Strict Enforcement of Procedural Bars in Post-Conviction Relief: STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. Darrell Mitchell

Date: Jan 29, 1992

Strict Enforcement of Procedural Bars in Post-Conviction Relief: STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. Darrell Mitchell Introduction The case of State of New Jersey v. Darrell Mitchell (126 N.J. 565) adjudicated by...

Each False Statement Constitutes a Separate Violation under N.J.S.A. 17:33A-4(a)

Date: Jan 9, 1992

Each False Statement Constitutes a Separate Violation under N.J.S.A. 17:33A-4(a) Introduction The case of Kenneth D. Merin, Commissioner of Insurance, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Robert Maglaki,...

Esther Lanzet v. Physician Defendants: Assessing Medical Negligence, Causation, and Jury Instructions

Date: Sep 5, 1991

Esther Lanzet v. Physician Defendants: Assessing Medical Negligence, Causation, and Jury Instructions Introduction The case of Esther Lanzet v. Lawrence M. Greenberg, M.D.; Saveren Scannapiego, M.D.;...