New Jersey Case Commentaries

Double Jeopardy Protections in Motor Vehicle Offenses: Insights from State v. Dively

Date: Apr 15, 1983

Double Jeopardy Protections in Motor Vehicle Offenses: Insights from State of New Jersey v. Russell P. Dively Introduction State of New Jersey v. Russell P. Dively is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Ensuring Fairness in Medical Malpractice Panels: The PERNA v. PIROZZI Decision

Date: Mar 3, 1983

Ensuring Fairness in Medical Malpractice Panels: The PERNA v. PIROZZI Decision Introduction The case of BETTY L. PERNA AND THOMAS R. PERNA, JR. v. MICHAELJ. PIROZZI, M.D., ANTHONY DEL GAIZO, M.D.,...

Cohabitation as Grounds for Alimony Modification: Insights from Mary Ann Gayet v. George Gayet

Date: Feb 15, 1983

Cohabitation as Grounds for Alimony Modification: Insights from Mary Ann Gayet v. George Gayet Introduction The case of Mary Ann Gayet v. George Gayet, decided by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on...

Graves Act Mandates Fixed Sentences, Overriding Youthful Offender Indeterminate Terms

Date: Jan 27, 1983

Graves Act Mandates Fixed Sentences, Overriding Youthful Offender Indeterminate Terms Introduction In the landmark cases of State of New Jersey v. Robert Des Marets and State of New Jersey v. Jeffrey...

Reinforcing the Mount Laurel Doctrine: Comprehensive Judicial Commentary on Southern Burlington County N.A.A.C.P. v. Township of Mount Laurel

Date: Jan 21, 1983

Reinforcing the Mount Laurel Doctrine: Comprehensive Judicial Commentary on Southern Burlington County N.A.A.C.P. v. Township of Mount Laurel Introduction Southern Burlington County N.A.A.C.P. v....

Transportation-Related Voluntary Quitting Disqualifies Employees from Unemployment Compensation: Analysis of SELF v. BOARD OF REVIEW

Date: Dec 15, 1982

Transportation-Related Voluntary Quitting Disqualifies Employees from Unemployment Compensation: Analysis of SELF v. BOARD OF REVIEW Introduction The case of SELF v. BOARD OF REVIEW involves Annie M....

Enhancing Buyer Protections: DONOVAN v. BACHSTADT and the Adoption of the American Rule in Real Estate Contracts

Date: Dec 10, 1982

Enhancing Buyer Protections: DONOVAN v. BACHSTADT and the Adoption of the American Rule in Real Estate Contracts Introduction DONOVAN v. BACHSTADT, 91 N.J. 434 (1982), is a landmark decision by the...

Frankkovack v. State of New Jersey: Mandatory Disclosure of Parole Ineligibility in Plea Agreements

Date: Dec 8, 1982

Frankkovack v. State of New Jersey: Mandatory Disclosure of Parole Ineligibility in Plea Agreements Introduction Frankkovack v. State of New Jersey (91 N.J. 476) is a landmark decision by the Supreme...

Enhanced Privacy Protections under the New Jersey Constitution for Telephone Billing Records

Date: Aug 19, 1982

Enhanced Privacy Protections under the New Jersey Constitution for Telephone Billing Records Introduction In the landmark case of State of New Jersey v. Merrell Hunt and Ralph Pirillo, Sr., decided...

New Jersey's Equal Protection Upholds Medicaid Funding for Therapeutic Abortions

Date: Aug 19, 1982

New Jersey's Equal Protection Upholds Medicaid Funding for Therapeutic Abortions Introduction The case of RIGHT TO CHOOSE v. BYRNE before the Supreme Court of New Jersey addressed a critical issue...

Clarifying Brady Materiality Standards and Evidence Admissibility in Identification Cases: STATE v. CARTER and Artis

Date: Aug 18, 1982

Clarifying Brady Materiality Standards and Evidence Admissibility in Identification Cases: STATE v. CARTER and Artis Introduction In the landmark case of State of New Jersey v. Rubin Carter and John...

Strict Liability of Independent Contractors in Machine Safety: Michalko v. Cooke Color and Chemical Corp.

Date: Aug 17, 1982

Strict Liability of Independent Contractors in Machine Safety: Michalko v. Cooke Color and Chemical Corp. Introduction Michalko v. Cooke Color and Chemical Corp. is a landmark case decided by the...

Negligent Hiring Liability Established in Di Cosala v. Boy Scouts of America

Date: Aug 5, 1982

Negligent Hiring Liability Established in Di Cosala v. Boy Scouts of America Introduction Di Cosala v. Boy Scouts of America, 91 N.J. 159 (1982), is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Precedent on Burden of Proof in Medical License Revocation: IN RE POLK LICENSE REVOCATION

Date: Jul 31, 1982

Precedent on Burden of Proof in Medical License Revocation: IN RE POLK LICENSE REVOCATION Introduction In the landmark case In the Matter of the Revocation of the License of Irwin Jacob Polk, M.D....

Equitable Temporary Relief for Unmarried Cohabitants: New Precedent in Crowe v. DeGioia

Date: Jul 9, 1982

Equitable Temporary Relief for Unmarried Cohabitants: New Precedent in Crowe v. DeGioia Introduction The case of Rose K. Crowe v. Sergio DeGioia, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on...

Third Party Beneficiary Rights and Exculpatory Clauses in Multi-Prime Construction Contracts: Insights from Broadway Maintenance Corp. v. Rutgers University

Date: Jul 8, 1982

Third Party Beneficiary Rights and Exculpatory Clauses in Multi-Prime Construction Contracts: Insights from Broadway Maintenance Corp. v. Rutgers University Introduction Broadway Maintenance...

State of the Art Defense Invalidated in Strict Liability Failure to Warn: New Precedent by New Jersey Supreme Court

Date: Jul 8, 1982

State of the Art Defense Invalidated in Strict Liability Failure to Warn: New Precedent by New Jersey Supreme Court Introduction The Supreme Court of New Jersey, in its landmark decision on July 7,...

Reaffirming the Sanctity of Jury Deliberations: STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. EDDIE COLLIER

Date: Jul 7, 1982

Reaffirming the Sanctity of Jury Deliberations: STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. EDDIE COLLIER Introduction STATE OF NEW JERSEY, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. EDDIE COLLIER, Defendant-Appellant, adjudicated in the...

Retroactive Military Service Credit in Public Employment: Marjorie A. Lavin v. Board of Education of Hackensack

Date: Jun 25, 1982

Retroactive Military Service Credit in Public Employment: Marjorie A. Lavin v. Board of Education of Hackensack Introduction The case of Marjorie A. Lavin v. Board of Education of the City of...

Establishing Burden of Proof in Physical Handicap Discrimination: Andersen v. Exxon Company, U.S.A. (1982)

Date: May 25, 1982

Establishing Burden of Proof in Physical Handicap Discrimination: Andersen v. Exxon Company, U.S.A. (1982) Introduction Andersen v. Exxon Company, U.S.A. is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...