New Jersey Case Commentaries

Reaffirmation of "Patent and Gross Abuse of Discretion" Standard in Pretrial Intervention Admissions

Date: Jul 8, 1981

Reaffirmation of "Patent and Gross Abuse of Discretion" Standard in Pretrial Intervention Admissions Introduction The case State of New Jersey v. Lawrence Dalghlish (86 N.J. 503) represents a pivotal...

Joint Custody in Matrimonial Cases: Analyzing BECK v. BECK, 86 N.J. 480 (1981)

Date: Jul 3, 1981

Joint Custody in Matrimonial Cases: Analyzing BECK v. BECK, 86 N.J. 480 (1981) Introduction M. Arthur Beck, the plaintiff-appellant, filed for divorce and sought liberal visitation rights with his...

New Jersey Conflicts of Interest Law Extends to Municipal Court Judges: An In-Depth Analysis

Date: Jun 26, 1981

New Jersey Conflicts of Interest Law Extends to Municipal Court Judges: An In-Depth Analysis Introduction The landmark case of EDWARD R. KNIGHT et al. v. CITY OF MARGATE et al., decided by the...

Amsted Industries v. Ramirez: Establishing the Product Line Approach for Successor Corporation Liability in New Jersey

Date: Jun 19, 1981

Amsted Industries v. Ramirez: Establishing the Product Line Approach for Successor Corporation Liability in New Jersey Introduction The case of EFRAIN RAMIREZ AND LAURA RAMIREZ, HIS WIFE,...

Mandate for Specific Jury Instructions on Eyewitness Identification: State of New Jersey v. Norman Green

Date: Jun 11, 1981

Mandate for Specific Jury Instructions on Eyewitness Identification: State of New Jersey v. Norman Green Introduction State of New Jersey v. Norman Green, 86 N.J. 281 (1981), is a landmark case in...

Establishing Mandatory Disclosure to Prevent Arbitrator Partiality in Commercial Arbitration

Date: May 29, 1981

Establishing Mandatory Disclosure to Prevent Arbitrator Partiality in Commercial Arbitration Introduction The Supreme Court of New Jersey, in the landmark case of Barcon Associates, Inc. v....

Establishing Common Law Remedies for Retaliatory Discharges: LALLY v. COPYGRAPHICS

Date: Apr 28, 1981

Establishing Common Law Remedies for Retaliatory Discharges: LALLY v. COPYGRAPHICS Introduction Jo Ann LALLY v. COPYGRAPHICS, decided by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on April 27, 1981, is a...

Mitigation in Back Pay Awards under the Law Against Discrimination: Goodman v. London Metals Exchange

Date: Apr 23, 1981

Mitigation in Back Pay Awards under the Law Against Discrimination: Goodman v. London Metals Exchange Introduction Bonnie Goodman v. London Metals Exchange, Inc., Dr. Merrill K. Gellis, and Irene...

Enforceability of Escalation Clauses in Divorce Agreements: Insights from PETERSEN v. PETERSEN

Date: Apr 22, 1981

Enforceability of Escalation Clauses in Divorce Agreements: Insights from PETERSEN v. PETERSEN Introduction PETERSEN v. PETERSEN, 85 N.J. 638 (1981), is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court...

Establishing Supreme Court Authority and Mandatory Arbitration in Attorney-Client Fee Disputes: A New Jersey Supreme Court Precedent

Date: Apr 14, 1981

Establishing Supreme Court Authority and Mandatory Arbitration in Attorney-Client Fee Disputes: A New Jersey Supreme Court Precedent Introduction The case of Philip J. LiVolsi v. New Jersey State Bar...

Aetna Subrogation Rights Limited by Single Controversy Doctrine under New Jersey No-Fault Act

Date: Apr 8, 1981

Aetna Subrogation Rights Limited by Single Controversy Doctrine under New Jersey No-Fault Act Introduction The case of AETNA INSURANCE COMPANY, AS SUBROGEE OF HIGINIO OTERO, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, v....

Non-Retroactive Application of Sealing Delay Sanctions under the New Jersey Wiretap Act

Date: Mar 17, 1981

Non-Retroactive Application of Sealing Delay Sanctions under the New Jersey Wiretap Act Introduction The Supreme Court of New Jersey, in the case of State of New Jersey v. Burstein et al., addressed...

Disclosure and Interpretation of Polygraph Evidence: New Jersey Supreme Court Sets Precedent in State v. Carter

Date: Mar 4, 1981

Disclosure and Interpretation of Polygraph Evidence: New Jersey Supreme Court Sets Precedent in State v. Carter Introduction State of New Jersey v. Rubin Carter and John Artis, 85 N.J. 300 (1981), is...

Implied Financial Disclosure Obligations in Life-Care Contracts: Presbyterian Homes of New Jersey v. Meadow Lakes Residents Forum

Date: Feb 3, 1981

Implied Financial Disclosure Obligations in Life-Care Contracts: Presbyterian Homes of New Jersey v. Meadow Lakes Residents Forum Introduction Presbyterian Homes of New Jersey v. Meadow Lakes...

State of New Jersey v. Larry Powell: Mandating Manslaughter Instructions on Provocation and Passion in Murder Convictions

Date: Jul 29, 1980

State of New Jersey v. Larry Powell: Mandating Manslaughter Instructions on Provocation and Passion in Murder Convictions Introduction The case of State of New Jersey v. Larry Powell (84 N.J. 305,...

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