New Jersey Case Commentaries

Recognition of Grandparent Visitation Rights Post Adoption Under N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1

Date: Feb 7, 1975

Recognition of Grandparent Visitation Rights Post Adoption Under N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 Introduction The case of Rose Deitellbaum Mimkon v. Donald Ford and Adele Ford, decided by the Supreme Court of New...

Exclusion of Earning Capacity from Equitable Distribution: Stern v. Stern

Date: Jan 24, 1975

Exclusion of Earning Capacity from Equitable Distribution: Stern v. Stern Introduction The case of SUSANNE H. STERN vs. MILTON H. STERN (66 N.J. 340), decided by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on...

Shift in Burden of Proof for Damages in Medical Malpractice: Fosgate v. Corona

Date: Dec 19, 1974

Shift in Burden of Proof for Damages in Medical Malpractice: Fosgate v. Corona (66 N.J. 268) Introduction Mary Fosgate, Patricia Fosgate, Frank Fosgate as Guardian ad Litem Formarilyn Fosgate, an...

Invalidation of "Other Insurance" Exclusion in Uninsured Motorist Coverage: NJ Supreme Court Sets New Precedent

Date: Dec 19, 1974

Invalidation of "Other Insurance" Exclusion in Uninsured Motorist Coverage: NJ Supreme Court Sets New Precedent Introduction The case of Motor Club of America Insurance Company v. Charles R. Phillips...

Defining Product Defect Liability and Burden of Proof in Strict Liability: The Scanlon v. General Motors Decision

Date: Oct 17, 1974

Defining Product Defect Liability and Burden of Proof in Strict Liability: The Scanlon v. General Motors Decision Introduction The case of Michael J. Scanlon v. General Motors Corporation, Chevrolet...

Establishing the Duty of Insurance Companies to Act in Good Faith Regarding Settlements within Policy Limits: Analysis of Rova Farms Resort v. Investors Insurance Co.

Date: Aug 8, 1974

Establishing the Duty of Insurance Companies to Act in Good Faith Regarding Settlements within Policy Limits: Analysis of Rova Farms Resort v. Investors Insurance Co. Introduction The landmark case...

Establishing Strict Liability for Used Car Dealers in Product Liability Cases: Realmuto v. Straubmotors, Inc.

Date: Jul 10, 1974

Establishing Strict Liability for Used Car Dealers in Product Liability Cases: Realmuto v. Straubmotors, Inc. Introduction The case of Salvatore Realmuto and Jeanette Realmuto v. Straubmotors, Inc....

Equitable Distribution of Marital Assets: Rothman v. Rothman (1974)

Date: Jun 6, 1974

Equitable Distribution of Marital Assets: Rothman v. Rothman (1974) Introduction Rothman v. Rothman is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, rendered on June 5, 1974. The case...

PAINTER v. PAINTER: Affirming No-Fault Divorce and Equitable Distribution in New Jersey

Date: Jun 6, 1974

PAINTER v. PAINTER: Affirming No-Fault Divorce and Equitable Distribution in New Jersey Introduction The PAINTER v. PAINTER case, decided on June 5, 1974, by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, stands...

Mandate of Willfulness and Public Interest for Suspension of Securities Registration: Insights from Mayflower Securities Co., Inc. v. Bureau of Securities

Date: Dec 5, 1973

Mandate of Willfulness and Public Interest for Suspension of Securities Registration: Insights from Mayflower Securities Co., Inc. v. Bureau of Securities Introduction The case of Mayflower...

Good Cause Requirement for Termination in Franchise Agreements Established in SHELL OIL CO. v. MARINELLO

Date: Jul 12, 1973

Good Cause Requirement for Termination in Franchise Agreements Established in Shell Oil Company v. Frank Marinello Introduction The case of Shell Oil Company v. Frank Marinello is a landmark decision...

Establishing Prejudgment Interest in Tort Actions: Analysis of Busik v. Levine

Date: Jul 7, 1973

Establishing Prejudgment Interest in Tort Actions: Analysis of Busik v. Levine Introduction Busik v. Levine is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, delivered on July 6, 1973. The...

Enhanced Admissibility Standards for Hearsay Evidence in Criminal Proceedings

Date: Jun 27, 1973

Enhanced Admissibility Standards for Hearsay Evidence in Criminal Proceedings Introduction The landmark case State of New Jersey v. William Bankston (63 N.J. 263), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

New Jersey Supreme Court Establishes Borrowing of Foreign Statute of Limitations in Product Liability Cases

Date: Jun 6, 1973

New Jersey Supreme Court Establishes Borrowing of Foreign Statute of Limitations in Product Liability Cases Introduction The case of HEAVNER v. UNIROYAL, INC. and Pullman, Inc. decided by the Supreme...

Clarifying "Dangerous Knife" and Sentencing Guidelines on Prior Arrests in STATE v. GREEN (1973)

Date: Apr 10, 1973

Clarifying "Dangerous Knife" and Sentencing Guidelines on Prior Arrests in STATE v. GREEN (1973) Introduction State of New Jersey v. Ulious Lee Green and Jesse Green, 62 N.J. 547 (1973), addresses...

Municipal Authority to Enact Rent Control: Inganamort v. Fort Lee and Associates - A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Apr 5, 1973

Municipal Authority to Enact Rent Control: Inganamort v. Fort Lee and Associates - A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction The case of Inganamort v. Fort Lee, et al. is a landmark decision by the...

Ensuring Equal Protection in Public Education Financing: Insights from ROBINSON v. CAHILL

Date: Apr 4, 1973

Ensuring Equal Protection in Public Education Financing: Insights from ROBINSON v. CAHILL Introduction ROBINSON v. CAHILL (62 N.J. 473, Supreme Court of New Jersey, 1973) is a landmark case...

Beckworth v. New Jersey State Parole Board: Upholding Discretion and Reasoned Denials in Parole Decisions

Date: Mar 20, 1973

Beckworth v. New Jersey State Parole Board: Upholding Discretion and Reasoned Denials in Parole Decisions Introduction The case of Walter Beckworth, et al. v. New Jersey State Parole Board (62 N.J....

Judicial Determination of the Discovery Rule in Statute of Limitations: LOPEZ v. SWYER

Date: Feb 21, 1973

Judicial Determination of the Discovery Rule in Statute of Limitations: LOPEZ v. SWYER Introduction LOPEZ v. SWYER is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on February 20,...

Nieder v. Royal Indemnity: Redefining Insurance Policy Limitations and Agent Liability

Date: Feb 6, 1973

Nieder v. Royal Indemnity: Redefining Insurance Policy Limitations and Agent Liability Introduction The case of M. Genevieve Fullerton Nieder v. Royal Indemnity Insurance Company addresses critical...

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