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 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 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. 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. 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 Introduction Case: Eddie Chatman and Sarah Chatman, Plaintiff-Appellants Defendants: Paul...
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 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 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. 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 Introduction Greenwood v. State Police Training Center is a landmark decision by...
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 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 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. 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 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 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 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) 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 Introduction The case of Esther Lanzet v. Lawrence M. Greenberg, M.D.; Saveren Scannapiego, M.D.;...