New Jersey Case Commentaries

Claire C. Conroy Case: Establishing Standards for Withholding Life-Sustaining Treatment in Incompetent Elderly Patients

Date: Jan 18, 1985

Claire C. Conroy Case: Establishing Standards for Withholding Life-Sustaining Treatment in Incompetent Elderly Patients Introduction The In the Matter of Claire C. Conroy (98 N.J. 321) case,...

State of New Jersey v. Thomas Choice: Clarifying Trial Court Obligations on Manslaughter Charges

Date: Jan 17, 1985

State of New Jersey v. Thomas Choice: Clarifying Trial Court Obligations on Manslaughter Charges Introduction State of New Jersey v. Thomas Choice, 98 N.J. 295 (1985), is a pivotal case in New Jersey...

Foreseeable Substantial Alterations and Misuse in Strict Products Liability: Brown v. United States Stove Company

Date: Dec 22, 1984

Foreseeable Substantial Alterations and Misuse in Strict Products Liability: Brown v. United States Stove Company Introduction The landmark case of Fred Brown v. United States Stove Company (98 N.J....

Insurance Coverage Determinations: A Precedent in Subrogation Claims

Date: Nov 16, 1984

Insurance Coverage Determinations: A Precedent in Subrogation Claims Introduction The case of Hartford Accident Indemnity Company v. Aetna Life Casualty Insurance Company serves as a pivotal moment...

Threshold for Custodial Parent's Removal of Minor Children: Cooper v. Cooper (N.J. 1984)

Date: Nov 15, 1984

Threshold for Custodial Parent's Removal of Minor Children: Cooper v. Cooper (N.J. 1984) Introduction Cooper v. Cooper, 99 N.J. 42 (1984), is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New...

Recognition of Special Damages in Wrongful Life Claims: Procanik v. Cillo et al.

Date: Aug 2, 1984

Recognition of Special Damages in Wrongful Life Claims: Procanik v. Cillo et al. Introduction Procanik v. Cillo et al. (97 N.J. 339, 1984) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of New Jersey...

Applicability of Strict Product Liability to Prescription Drugs: FELDMAN v. LEDERLE LABORATORIES

Date: Jul 31, 1984

Applicability of Strict Product Liability to Prescription Drugs: FELDMAN v. LEDERLE LABORATORIES Introduction FELDMAN v. LEDERLE LABORATORIES, 97 N.J. 429 (1984) is a seminal case in the realm of...

Admissibility of Battered-Woman's Syndrome in Self-Defense Claims: STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. GLADYS KELLY

Date: Jul 25, 1984

Admissibility of Battered-Woman's Syndrome in Self-Defense Claims: State of New Jersey v. Gladys Kelly Introduction The case of State of New Jersey v. Gladys Kelly (97 N.J. 178) presents a pivotal...

Invalidation of 'Audience Share' Allocation Without APA Compliance in Metromedia v. Director, Division of Taxation

Date: Jul 24, 1984

Invalidation of 'Audience Share' Allocation Without APA Compliance in Metromedia v. Director, Division of Taxation Introduction The landmark case, Metromedia, Inc. v. Director, Division of Taxation,...

GLADYS MILLER v. JAY MILLER: Establishing Equitable Estoppel for Stepparent Child Support Obligations

Date: Jul 20, 1984

GLADYS MILLER v. JAY MILLER: Establishing Equitable Estoppel for Stepparent Child Support Obligations Introduction The Supreme Court of New Jersey's decision in Gladys Miller v. Jay Miller, 97 N.J....

JOHNSON v. SALEM CORP.: Reinforcing Standards for Judgment Notwithstanding Verdict in Strict Products Liability

Date: Jul 19, 1984

JOHNSON v. SALEM CORP.: Reinforcing Standards for Judgment Notwithstanding Verdict in Strict Products Liability Introduction JOHNSON v. SALEM CORPoration, Salem Furnace Company, Inc., Herrvoss...

Establishing Nominal and Punitive Damages in Legal Fraud Without Compensatory Damages: Insights from N.J. Supreme Court

Date: Jul 3, 1984

Establishing Nominal and Punitive Damages in Legal Fraud Without Compensatory Damages: Insights from N.J. Supreme Court Introduction The case of MORITZ NAPPE v. ANSCH-ELEWITZ, BARR, ANSELL BONELLO,...

State of New Jersey v. Laura Winter: Establishing Standards for Curative Instructions in the Presence of Prejudicial Testimony

Date: Jul 3, 1984

State of New Jersey v. Laura Winter: Establishing Standards for Curative Instructions in the Presence of Prejudicial Testimony Introduction State of New Jersey v. Laura Winter, 96 N.J. 640 (1984), is...

Bergen Pines County Hospital v. New Jersey Department of Human Services: Establishing the Importance of Timely Participation in Regulatory Proceedings

Date: Jun 29, 1984

Bergen Pines County Hospital v. New Jersey Department of Human Services: Establishing the Importance of Timely Participation in Regulatory Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case of Bergen...

KELLY v. GWINNELL: Establishing Social Host Liability for Intoxicated Guests’ Drunk Driving

Date: Jun 28, 1984

KELLY v. GWINNELL: Establishing Social Host Liability for Intoxicated Guests’ Drunk Driving Introduction The case of Marie E. Kelly v. Donald C. Gwinnell and Paragon Corp. adjudicated by the Supreme...

Coconspirator Hearsay Admissibility Under Evid.R.63(9)(b) Affirmed: State of New Jersey v. John Phelps

Date: Jun 26, 1984

Coconspirator Hearsay Admissibility Under Evid.R.63(9)(b) Affirmed: State of New Jersey v. John Phelps Court and Citation Case: State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. John Phelps,...

Extension of the Entire Controversy Doctrine and Attorney Conduct in Crispin v. Volkswagen

Date: Jun 14, 1984

Extension of the Entire Controversy Doctrine and Attorney Conduct in Crispin v. Volkswagen Introduction Crispin and Crispin v. Volkswagenwerk, A.G., and Volkswagen of America, Inc. is a pivotal case...

Affirmation of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5 d: Circumstantial Grounds Suffice for Weapon Possession Offense

Date: May 8, 1984

Affirmation of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5 d: Circumstantial Grounds Suffice for Weapon Possession Offense Introduction In State of New Jersey v. Ronald Lee, A/K/A John Davis, 96 N.J. 156 (1984), the Supreme...

Reliability and Admissibility of Smith & Wesson Breathalyzers: Insights from Romano v. State (1984)

Date: Apr 20, 1984

Reliability and Admissibility of Smith & Wesson Breathalyzers: Insights from Romano v. State (1984) Introduction In the landmark decision of Romano v. State (1984), the Supreme Court of New Jersey...

New Jersey Supreme Court Clarifies Indictment Structure in Antitrust Conspiracy Cases

Date: Mar 22, 1984

New Jersey Supreme Court Clarifies Indictment Structure in Antitrust Conspiracy Cases Introduction The case State of New Jersey v. New Jersey Trade Waste Association et al., and Lawrence Ricci,...