New Jersey Case Commentaries

Hollendonner v. Supreme Court of New Jersey: Misuse of Escrow Funds and Ethical Violations

Date: Oct 18, 1985

Hollendonner v. Supreme Court of New Jersey: Misuse of Escrow Funds and Ethical Violations Introduction In the Matter of Anton J. Hollendonner, an Attorney-At-Law, 102 N.J. 21, 1985, is a landmark...

STATE v. YARBOUGH and Smith: Establishing Standards for Consecutive and Concurrent Sentencing in New Jersey

Date: Oct 8, 1985

STATE v. YARBOUGH and Smith: Establishing Standards for Consecutive and Concurrent Sentencing in New Jersey Introduction In the landmark case State of New Jersey v. John Yarbough and Judy Wilson...

Pantasote Co. v. City of Passaic: Upholding the Presumption of Validity in Property Tax Assessments

Date: Jul 31, 1985

Upholding the Presumption of Validity in Property Tax Assessments: Pantasote Co. v. City of Passaic 1. Introduction The case of Pantasote Company v. City of Passaic (100 N.J. 408, 1985) revolves...

Strict Adherence to Statutory Deadlines in Property Tax Appeals Affirmed in F.M.C. Stores Co. v. Borough of Morris Plains

Date: Jul 31, 1985

Strict Adherence to Statutory Deadlines in Property Tax Appeals Affirmed in F.M.C. Stores Co. v. Borough of Morris Plains Introduction The case of F.M.C. Stores Co., Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Borough...

Recognizing Pure Economic Loss in Negligence Claims: People Express Airlines v. Consolidated Rail Corporation

Date: Jul 27, 1985

Recognizing Pure Economic Loss in Negligence Claims: People Express Airlines v. Consolidated Rail Corporation Introduction The case of People Express Airlines, Inc. v. Consolidated Rail Corporation,...

Enforceability of "Claims Made" Insurance Policies Under Public Policy: Sparks v. St. Paul Insurance Co.

Date: Jul 26, 1985

Enforceability of "Claims Made" Insurance Policies Under Public Policy: Sparks v. St. Paul Insurance Co. Introduction Sparks v. St. Paul Insurance Co. is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Strict Enforcement of "Claims Made" Policies Affirmed in Zuckerman v. National Union Fire Insurance Company

Date: Jul 26, 1985

Strict Enforcement of "Claims Made" Policies Affirmed in Zuckerman v. National Union Fire Insurance Company 1. Introduction In the landmark case of Zuckerman v. National Union Fire Insurance Company,...

State of New Jersey v. Robert Reldan: Affirming the Scope and Reasonableness of Automobile Searches Under Warrant

Date: Jul 25, 1985

State of New Jersey v. Robert Reldan: Affirming the Scope and Reasonableness of Automobile Searches Under Warrant Introduction In State of New Jersey v. Robert Reldan (100 N.J. 187, 1985), the...

Tainted Witnesses and the Exclusion of Illegally Obtained Evidence: STATE v. SUGAR (1985)

Date: Jul 25, 1985

Tainted Witnesses and the Exclusion of Illegally Obtained Evidence: STATE v. SUGAR (1985) Introduction State of New Jersey v. Harry D. Sugar, 100 N.J. 214 (1985), is a landmark case adjudicated by...

Supreme Court of New Jersey Reinforces Strict Adherence to Franchise Agreements in Dunkin' Donuts v. Smothergill

Date: Jul 24, 1985

Supreme Court of New Jersey Reinforces Strict Adherence to Franchise Agreements in Dunkin' Donuts v. Smothergill Introduction In the landmark case Dunkin' Donuts of America, Inc. v. Smothergill,...

ABBOTT v. BURKE: Establishing Procedural Pathways for Constitutional Challenges in New Jersey Public School Funding

Date: Jul 24, 1985

ABBOTT v. BURKE: Establishing Procedural Pathways for Constitutional Challenges in New Jersey Public School Funding Introduction ABBOTT v. BURKE is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

State Immunity Reinforced in New Jersey Tort Claims Act: KOLITCH v. LINDEDAHL

Date: Jul 23, 1985

State Immunity Reinforced in New Jersey Tort Claims Act: KOLITCH v. LINDEDAHL Introduction In the landmark case of KOLITCH v. LINDEDAHL, the Supreme Court of New Jersey addressed critical issues of...

Enhancing Consumer Protection in Automobile Advertising: Barry v. Arrow Pontiac

Date: Jul 19, 1985

Enhancing Consumer Protection in Automobile Advertising: Barry v. Arrow Pontiac Introduction James S. Barry, Jr., Director of Consumer Affairs appealed against Arrow Pontiac, Inc., a New Jersey-based...

Preserving Judicial Integrity: Upholding Casino Employment Restrictions for Judicial Spouses

Date: Jul 3, 1985

Preserving Judicial Integrity: Upholding Casino Employment Restrictions for Judicial Spouses Introduction Barbara A. Greenberg v. Irwin I. Kimmelman, Attorney General of New Jersey, 99 N.J. 552...

Unconstitutionally Vague: The Precedent Set in State of New Jersey v. Robert J. Cameron on Zoning Ordinances and Religious Activities

Date: Jun 20, 1985

Unconstitutionally Vague: The Precedent Set in State of New Jersey v. Robert J. Cameron on Zoning Ordinances and Religious Activities Introduction State of New Jersey v. Robert J. Cameron, reported...

Judicial Authority to Dismiss Indictments After Multiple Mistrials: The New Precedent in STATE v. ABBATI

Date: Jun 6, 1985

Judicial Authority to Dismiss Indictments After Multiple Mistrials: The New Precedent in STATE v. ABBATI Introduction State of New Jersey v. Vincent M. Abbati, Jr. (99 N.J. 418) is a landmark...

Chiropractors’ Duty to Recognize and Refer: Comprehensive Analysis of Rosenberg v. Cahill et al. (99 N.J. 318)

Date: May 14, 1985

Chiropractors’ Duty to Recognize and Refer: Comprehensive Analysis of Rosenberg v. Cahill et al. (99 N.J. 318) Introduction The landmark case Rosenberg v. Cahill et al. adjudicated by the Supreme...

Glen Wall Associates v. Township of Wall: Establishing Comprehensive Standards for Property Valuation under Building Residual Technique

Date: May 10, 1985

Glen Wall Associates v. Township of Wall: Establishing Comprehensive Standards for Property Valuation under Building Residual Technique Introduction The case of Glen Wall Associates,...

Woolley v. Hoffmann-La Roche: Employment Manuals as Enforceable Contracts for Job Security

Date: May 10, 1985

Woolley v. Hoffmann-La Roche: Employment Manuals as Enforceable Contracts for Job Security Introduction Woolley v. Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc. is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of New Jersey,...

Exclusivity of U.C.C. Remedies for Commercial Buyers' Economic Loss in Defective Goods Purchases

Date: Mar 29, 1985

Exclusivity of U.C.C. Remedies for Commercial Buyers' Economic Loss in Defective Goods Purchases Introduction In the landmark case of Spring Motors Distributors, Inc. v. Ford Motor Company et al.,...