New Jersey Case Commentaries

Preservation of Jury Impartiality and Proper Sentencing Instructions: A Commentary on State of New Jersey v. James J. Koedatich

Date: Aug 4, 1988

Preservation of Jury Impartiality and Proper Sentencing Instructions: A Commentary on State of New Jersey v. James J. Koedatich Introduction State of New Jersey v. James J. Koedatich is a landmark...

Establishing Juvenile Non-Eligibility for Capital Punishment: Analysis of State of New Jersey v. Marko Bey (I)

Date: Aug 3, 1988

Establishing Juvenile Non-Eligibility for Capital Punishment: Analysis of State of New Jersey v. Marko Bey (I) Introduction State of New Jersey v. Marko Bey (I), 112 N.J. 45 (1988), adjudicated by...

State v. Bey (II): Unanimous Jury Findings on Mitigating Factors Undermine Fair Sentencing Balancing in Capital Cases

Date: Aug 3, 1988

State v. Bey (II): Unanimous Jury Findings on Mitigating Factors Undermine Fair Sentencing Balancing in Capital Cases Introduction In the landmark case of State of New Jersey v. Marko Bey (II),...

Lamb v. Global Landfill: Expanding the Scope for Late Notice of Claim in Toxic Tort Litigation

Date: Jul 20, 1988

Lamb v. Global Landfill: Expanding the Scope for Late Notice of Claim in Toxic Tort Litigation Introduction Case: Bernard Lamb et al., Plaintiffs-Appellants v. Global Landfill Reclaiming et al.,...

Protective Searches Without Probable Cause: Analysis of State v. Thomas (110 N.J. 673)

Date: Jul 1, 1988

Protective Searches Without Probable Cause: Analysis of State v. Thomas (110 N.J. 673) Introduction In the landmark case of State of New Jersey v. Isaac Thomas, 110 N.J. 673 (1988), the Supreme Court...

Affirming the Authority of C(2) Variances in Advancing Zoning Purposes: Kaufmann v. Planning Board of Warren Township

Date: Jun 22, 1988

Affirming the Authority of C(2) Variances in Advancing Zoning Purposes: Kaufmann v. Planning Board of Warren Township Introduction Richard Kaufmann and Laura Kaufmann v. Planning Board for the...

Establishing Limits on the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act: Meshinsky v. Nichols Yacht Sales

Date: Jun 3, 1988

Establishing Limits on the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act: Meshinsky v. Nichols Yacht Sales Introduction Meshinsky v. Nichols Yacht Sales, Inc., 110 N.J. 464 (1988) is a pivotal case decided by the...

DIXON v. RUTGERS: Balancing Academic Confidentiality and Anti-Discrimination Enforcement

Date: May 26, 1988

DIXON v. RUTGERS: Balancing Academic Confidentiality and Anti-Discrimination Enforcement Introduction The case of DIXON v. RUTGERS, decided by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on May 25, 1988,...

Preservation of Miehl Immunity for Snow-Removal Activities under the NJ Tort Claims Act

Date: May 24, 1988

Preservation of Miehl Immunity for Snow-Removal Activities under the NJ Tort Claims Act Introduction The case of Alexander Rochinsky and Mary Rochinsky v. State of New Jersey, Department of...

Disclosure of Parole Consequences in Avenel Sentencing: New Precedent under Rule 3:9-2

Date: Apr 20, 1988

Disclosure of Parole Consequences in Avenel Sentencing: New Precedent under Rule 3:9-2 Introduction The landmark case State of New Jersey v. Charles G. Howard, decided by the Supreme Court of New...

Zoning Ordinance Must Serve Valid Public Purpose: Township of Long Beach v. Riggs

Date: Mar 24, 1988

Zoning Ordinance Must Serve Valid Public Purpose: Township of Long Beach v. Riggs Introduction The case of Charles J. Riggs et al. v. Township of Long Beach (109 N.J. 601) adjudicated by the Supreme...

Alcoholism Recognized as a Handicap Under New Jersey Law Against Discrimination

Date: Mar 22, 1988

Alcoholism Recognized as a Handicap Under New Jersey Law Against Discrimination Introduction The case of Robert W. Clowes, Sr. v. Terminix International, Inc. adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New...

Duty of Healthcare Providers in Handling Deceased Patients and Emotional Distress Claims: STRACHAN v. JOHN F. KENNEDY MEMORIAL HOSPital

Date: Mar 17, 1988

Duty of Healthcare Providers in Handling Deceased Patients and Emotional Distress Claims: Strachan v. John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital Introduction The case of Gordon G. Strachan and Marilyn...

Affirmation of Defamation and Privacy Protections in Publishing Public Court Records: Rand Romaine v. Kallinger et al.

Date: Feb 19, 1988

Affirmation of Defamation and Privacy Protections in Publishing Public Court Records: Rand Romaine v. Kallinger et al. Introduction The case of Rand Romaine, Edwina Wiseman, Retta Romaine Welby, and...

Exclusion of Civil Rights Claims from Tort Claims Act Notice Requirements: Fuchilla v. Layman

Date: Feb 9, 1988

Exclusion of Civil Rights Claims from Tort Claims Act Notice Requirements: Fuchilla v. Layman Introduction In the landmark case Anne Fuchilla v. William A. Layman, M.D.; University of Medicine and...

Invalidation of Surrogacy Contracts: The Baby M Case

Date: Feb 4, 1988

Invalidation of Surrogacy Contracts: The Baby M Case Introduction The Baby M case, officially titled In the Matter of Baby M (109 N.J. 396), was adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on...

Impermissibly Suggestive Photographic Identification: Analysis of State v. Madison

Date: Feb 3, 1988

Impermissibly Suggestive Photographic Identification: Analysis of State of New Jersey v. James Madison Introduction State of New Jersey v. James Madison, 109 N.J. 223 (1988), is a pivotal case in the...

Establishing Standards for Attorney Disqualification Under RPC 1.9 and RPC 1.10: Dewey v. Reynolds Tobacco

Date: Feb 2, 1988

Establishing Standards for Attorney Disqualification Under RPC 1.9 and RPC 1.10: Dewey v. Reynolds Tobacco Introduction Dewey v. Reynolds Tobacco is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Protecting Employees from Retaliatory Termination: Insights from Velantzas v. Colgate-Palmolive

Date: Jan 28, 1988

Protecting Employees from Retaliatory Termination: Insights from Velantzas v. Colgate-Palmolive Introduction The landmark decision in Tina Velantzas v. Colgate-Palmolive Company, Inc., adjudicated by...

Strict Adherence to Civil Service Procedures Affirmed in O'MALLEY v. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Date: Nov 3, 1987

Strict Adherence to Civil Service Procedures Affirmed in O'MALLEY v. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Introduction Dennis O'MALLEY v. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY and Department of Civil Service, 109 N.J. 309 (1987), is...