New Jersey Case Commentaries

Admissibility of Declarations Against Interest and Prearrest Identification Procedures in Capital Cases: Insights from State of New Jersey v. Thompson

Date: Nov 9, 1971

Admissibility of Declarations Against Interest and Prearrest Identification Procedures in Capital Cases: Insights from State of New Jersey v. Thompson Introduction State of New Jersey v. Frederick...

KUGLER v. ROMAIN: Expanding the Scope of Consumer Protection through Unconscionability in Class Actions

Date: Jun 29, 1971

KUGLER v. ROMAIN: Expanding the Scope of Consumer Protection through Unconscionability in Class Actions Introduction KUGLER v. ROMAIN, 58 N.J. 522 (1971), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...

Zoning Ordinance Supremacy and Its Implications: Insights from McDonald’s Corporation v. Donadio et al.

Date: May 12, 1971

Zoning Ordinance Supremacy and Its Implications: Insights from McDonald’s Corporation v. Donadio et al. Introduction McDonald’s Corporation v. Donadio et al. is a pivotal 1971 decision by the Supreme...

New Precedent on Right to Counsel for Indigent Petty Offenders: Rodriguez v. Rosenblatt Explained

Date: May 11, 1971

New Precedent on Right to Counsel for Indigent Petty Offenders: Rodriguez v. Rosenblatt Explained Introduction Rodriguez v. Rosenblatt, decided by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on May 10, 1971,...

Establishing In Personam Jurisdiction: Insights from Avdel Corp. v. Mecure

Date: May 11, 1971

Establishing In Personam Jurisdiction: Insights from Avdel Corporation v. Mecure Introduction Avdel Corporation v. Mecure is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey in 1971....

MONKS v. NEW JERSEY State Parole Board: Mandating Reasoned Denials in Parole Decisions

Date: May 11, 1971

MONKS v. NEW JERSEY State Parole Board: Mandating Reasoned Denials in Parole Decisions Introduction The case of William MONKS v. NEW JERSEY State Parole Board (58 N.J. 238) represents a pivotal...

Recognition of Standing for Nonprofit Tenant Associations in New Jersey: Analysis of Crescent Park Tenants Association v. Realty Equities Corp.

Date: Mar 23, 1971

Recognition of Standing for Nonprofit Tenant Associations in New Jersey: Analysis of Crescent Park Tenants Association v. Realty Equities Corp. Introduction Crescent Park Tenants Association, a...

Balancing Employer Protection and Employee Mobility: Insights from Whitmyer Bros. v. Doyle

Date: Mar 9, 1971

Balancing Employer Protection and Employee Mobility: Insights from Whitmyer Bros. v. Doyle Introduction The legal landscape governing post-employment restrictive covenants, particularly...

State of New Jersey v. Isiah Macon: Affirming the Chapman Standard for Plain Error in Appellate Review

Date: Jan 26, 1971

State of New Jersey v. Isiah Macon: Affirming the Chapman Standard for Plain Error in Appellate Review Introduction State of New Jersey v. Isiah Macon (57 N.J. 325) is a pivotal case decided by the...

Reforming Interspousal Immunity in Motor Vehicle Negligence: Immer v. Risko

Date: Jul 11, 1970

Reforming Interspousal Immunity in Motor Vehicle Negligence: Immer v. Risko Introduction The legal landscape governing the responsibilities and liabilities of spouses has undergone significant...

Expanding the Duty to Defend: Insurance Coverage When Allegations of Negligence Arise Amidst Possible Intentional Acts

Date: Jul 7, 1970

Expanding the Duty to Defend: Insurance Coverage When Allegations of Negligence Arise Amidst Possible Intentional Acts Introduction Burd v. Sussex Mutual Insurance Company, 56 N.J. 383 (1970), is a...

State of New Jersey v. Salvatore Profaci, Jr.: Clarifying the Boundaries of Disorderly Conduct

Date: Jun 27, 1970

State of New Jersey v. Salvatore Profaci, Jr.: Clarifying the Boundaries of Disorderly Conduct Introduction State of New Jersey v. Salvatore Profaci, Jr. is a landmark case decided by the Supreme...

Establishing Standards for Willful and Wanton Misconduct in Premises Liability: McLaughlin v. Rova Farms

Date: Jun 23, 1970

Establishing Standards for Willful and Wanton Misconduct in Premises Liability: McLaughlin v. Rova Farms Introduction The case of McLaughlin v. Rova Farms, Inc. (56 N.J. 288) is a landmark decision...

Establishing the Tenant's Right to Offset Repair Costs: Marini v. Ireland

Date: May 19, 1970

Establishing the Tenant's Right to Offset Repair Costs: Marini v. Ireland Introduction The case of Joseph Marini v. Alice Ireland (56 N.J. 130) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on May...

New Jersey Adopts Reasonableness Standard for Enforcing Noncompetitive Agreements

Date: Apr 21, 1970

New Jersey Adopts Reasonableness Standard for Enforcing Noncompetitive Agreements Introduction In the landmark case of Solari Industries, Inc. and Solari America, Inc. v. Joseph J. Malady, decided on...

State Liability in Tort: Waiver of Sovereign Immunity in Thomas Willis v. Department of Conservation and Economic Development

Date: Apr 21, 1970

State Liability in Tort: Waiver of Sovereign Immunity in Thomas Willis v. Department of Conservation and Economic Development Introduction The landmark case of Thomas Willis, et al.,...

Reaffirming the Integrity of Jury Selection and Peremptory Challenge Practices in STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. Smith

Date: Mar 17, 1970

Reaffirming the Integrity of Jury Selection and Peremptory Challenge Practices in STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. Smith Introduction The case of State of New Jersey v. John William Smith (55 N.J. 476)...

Standard of Care in Dental Malpractice: Germann v. Matriss Establishes Key Precedent in Proximate Cause and Contributory Negligence

Date: Jan 20, 1970

Standard of Care in Dental Malpractice: Germann v. Matriss Establishes Key Precedent in Proximate Cause and Contributory Negligence Introduction Germann v. Matriss, 55 N.J. 193 (1970), is a landmark...

Inclusion of Airspace in Blighted Area Determinations: Insights from The Jersey City Chapter of the Property Owner's Protective Association v. City Council of Jersey City

Date: Dec 16, 1969

Inclusion of Airspace in Blighted Area Determinations: Insights from The Jersey City Chapter of the Property Owner's Protective Association v. City Council of Jersey City Introduction The Jersey City...

Implied Warranty of Fitness in Hybrid Sale-Service Transactions: Analysis of Newmark v. Gimbel's Inc.

Date: Nov 18, 1969

Implied Warranty of Fitness in Hybrid Sale-Service Transactions: Analysis of Newmark v. Gimbel's Inc., 54 N.J. 585 Introduction The case of Ruth Newmark and Dudley Newmark v. Gimbel's Incorporated...