New Jersey Case Commentaries

Standard of Appellate Review in New Trial Motions: Dolson v. Casperanastasia

Date: Nov 18, 1969

Standard of Appellate Review in New Trial Motions: Dolson v. Casperanastasia Introduction Dolson v. Casperanastasia is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on November 17,...

Presumptive Possession of Firearm in Vehicle: State v. Hock

Date: Oct 21, 1969

Presumptive Possession of Firearm in Vehicle: State v. Hock Introduction State of New Jersey v. Richard Hock (54 N.J. 526) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on October...

Public Utilities Commission's Authority to Modify Franchise Provisions: Deptford v. Woodbury Terrace Sewerage Corp.

Date: Jul 16, 1969

Public Utilities Commission's Authority to Modify Franchise Provisions: Deptford v. Woodbury Terrace Sewerage Corp. Introduction The case of Township of Deptford v. Woodbury Terrace Sewerage Corp.,...

Equitable Estoppel in Insurance Claims: Expanding Coverage Through Agent Misrepresentation

Date: Jul 1, 1969

Equitable Estoppel in Insurance Claims: Expanding Coverage Through Agent Misrepresentation Introduction Herman H. Harr and Blanche HARR v. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COmpany, decided by the Supreme Court of...

State v. Manley: Affirmation of Proper Voir Dire Practices and Confession Admissibility Post-Miranda

Date: Jun 28, 1969

State v. Manley: Affirmation of Proper Voir Dire Practices and Confession Admissibility Post-Miranda Introduction In State of New Jersey v. Kenneth John Manley (54 N.J. 259, 1969), the Supreme Court...

Expansion of Administrative Authority in Housing Discrimination: JACKSON v. CONCORD COMPANY

Date: Jun 3, 1969

Expansion of Administrative Authority in Housing Discrimination: JACKSON v. CONCORD COMPANY Introduction JACKSON v. CONCORD COMPANY, 54 N.J. 113 (1969), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Municipal Authority in Combating Blockbusting: Insights from Alexander Summer, Jr. v. Township of Teaneck

Date: Apr 3, 1969

Municipal Authority in Combating Blockbusting: Insights from Alexander Summer, Jr. v. Township of Teaneck Introduction The landmark case, Alexander Summer, Jr. v. Township of Teaneck, adjudicated by...

Establishing Permissive Inferences in Receiving Stolen Goods Under N.J.S. 2A:139-1: Upholding Constitutionality in State v. DiRienzo

Date: Mar 5, 1969

Establishing Permissive Inferences in Receiving Stolen Goods Under N.J.S. 2A:139-1: Upholding Constitutionality in State v. DiRienzo 1. Introduction State of New Jersey v. Joseph A. DiRienzo, 53 N.J....

Implicit Repeal of 20-Year Possession Provision in Tax Sale Redemption

Date: Jan 21, 1969

Implicit Repeal of 20-Year Possession Provision in Tax Sale Redemption Introduction The case of George B. Brewer et al. v. Alonzo Porch adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey in 1969 serves...

Affirmation of New Jersey's Gun Control Law: Upholding State Police Powers in Firearm Regulation

Date: Dec 17, 1968

Affirmation of New Jersey's Gun Control Law: Upholding State Police Powers in Firearm Regulation Introduction The case of L. Arthur Burton et al. v. Arthur J. Sills et al., decided by the Supreme...

Reaffirmation of Fair Trial Standards in Criminal Appeals: State of New Jersey v. Mayberry et al.

Date: Jul 24, 1968

Reaffirmation of Fair Trial Standards in Criminal Appeals: State of New Jersey v. Mayberry et al. Introduction The case of State of New Jersey v. Bobby Levon Mayberry, William John Kestner, and John...

Establishing Probable Cause: Judicial Deference and Flexible Standards in Kasabucki v. State of New Jersey

Date: Jun 29, 1968

Establishing Probable Cause: Judicial Deference and Flexible Standards in Kasabucki v. State of New Jersey Introduction The case of The State of New Jersey v. Joseph Kasabucki (52 N.J. 110)...

State v. McKnight: Affirming Voluntary Waiver of Miranda Rights and Lawful Warrantless Evidence Seizure

Date: Jun 4, 1968

State v. McKnight: Affirming Voluntary Waiver of Miranda Rights and Lawful Warrantless Evidence Seizure Introduction In the landmark case of State of New Jersey v. Reginald McKnight, decided on June...

Constructive Trusts and Co-Guarantor Liability: Insights from D'Ippolito v. Castoro

Date: May 21, 1968

Constructive Trusts and Co-Guarantor Liability: Insights from D'Ippolito v. Castoro Introduction The case of Joseph M. D'Ippolito, et al. v. Joseph N. Castoro, et al., decided by the Supreme Court of...

Municipal Tax Apportionment in Regional School Districts: Insights from Borough of Matawan v. Monmouth County Board of Taxation

Date: Mar 8, 1968

Municipal Tax Apportionment in Regional School Districts: Insights from Borough of Matawan v. Monmouth County Board of Taxation Introduction Borough of Matawan v. Monmouth County Board of Taxation,...

Balancing Public Welfare and Zoning Regulations: Insights from *Irving Isko et al. v. Planning Board of Livingston Township*

Date: Feb 6, 1968

Balancing Public Welfare and Zoning Regulations: Insights from Irving Isko et al. v. Planning Board of Livingston Township Introduction The case of Irving Isko, George Fuchs, Leonard Wolfe, Morton...

Accrual upon Damage: New Precedent in NJ's Statutes of Limitations for Products Liability Cases

Date: Feb 6, 1968

Accrual upon Damage: New Precedent in NJ's Statutes of Limitations for Products Liability Cases Introduction The case of James N. Rosenau and Norah Rosenau v. City of New Brunswick, New Jersey, and...

Cooper v. Government Employees Insurance Co.: Redefining Timely Notice and Insurer's Burden in Insurance Claims

Date: Jan 23, 1968

Cooper v. Government Employees Insurance Co.: Redefining Timely Notice and Insurer's Burden in Insurance Claims Introduction The case of Cooper v. Government Employees Insurance Company is a landmark...

Dobbs v. Johnson: Performance-Based Commission Framework for Real Estate Brokers in New Jersey

Date: Dec 19, 1967

Dobbs v. Johnson: Performance-Based Commission Framework for Real Estate Brokers in New Jersey Introduction The case of Ellsworth Dobbs, Inc. v. John R. Johnson and Adelaide P. Johnson, adjudicated...

Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction: Standards for Evidence and Character Testimony in State v. Reyes

Date: Dec 5, 1967

Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction: Standards for Evidence and Character Testimony in State of New Jersey v. Jose Reyes Introduction The case of State of New Jersey v. Jose Reyes, reported...