New Jersey Case Commentaries

Strict Liability in Ultrahazardous Activities: ReactionMotors Division v. Berg et al.

Date: May 22, 1962

Strict Liability in Ultrahazardous Activities: ReactionMotors Division v. Berg et al. Introduction The case of ReactionMotors Division, Thiokol Chemical Corp. v. Berg et al. presents a seminal moment...

Atkinson v. Parsekian: Affirming Administrative Authority and Double Jeopardy Protections in Motor Vehicle Regulation

Date: Apr 3, 1962

Atkinson v. Parsekian: Affirming Administrative Authority and Double Jeopardy Protections in Motor Vehicle Regulation Introduction Atkinson v. Parsekian (37 N.J. 143) is a landmark case adjudicated...

Assumption of Defense Constitutes Waiver of Liability Disclaiming Rights in Insurance Claims: Merchants Indemnity Corp. v. Eggleston

Date: Mar 20, 1962

Assumption of Defense Constitutes Waiver of Liability Disclaiming Rights in Insurance Claims: Merchants Indemnity Corp. v. Eggleston Introduction The case of Merchants Indemnity Corp. v. Eggleston...

Probable Intent Over Literal Interpretation in Will Construction: Fidelity Union Trust Company v. Robert

Date: Feb 20, 1962

Probable Intent Over Literal Interpretation in Will Construction: Fidelity Union Trust Company v. Robert Introduction The case of Fidelity Union Trust Company, a New Jersey Corporation, as Trustee...

Revisiting Statutes of Limitations in Medical Malpractice: Insights from Fernandi v. Strully et al.

Date: Jul 1, 1961

Revisiting Statutes of Limitations in Medical Malpractice: Insights from Fernandi v. Strully et al. Introduction Jean Fernandi and Frank Fernandi v. Vincent L. Strully, M.D., Carl L. Mazzarella,...

Tax Exemption Criteria for Non-Profit Educational Publishers: Insights from Princeton University Press v. Borough of Princeton

Date: Jul 1, 1961

Tax Exemption Criteria for Non-Profit Educational Publishers: Insights from Princeton University Press v. Borough of Princeton Introduction The case of Princeton University Press v. Borough of...

Municipal Limitations on Regulating Utility Transmission Methods: Roselle Borough v. Public Service Electric and Gas Co.

Date: Jul 1, 1961

Municipal Limitations on Regulating Utility Transmission Methods: Roselle Borough v. Public Service Electric and Gas Co. Introduction The case of Roselle Borough and County of Union versus Public...

Surviving Spouse's Right to Sue for Tort Against Deceased Spouse’s Estate Overcomes Interspousal Immunity in New Jersey

Date: May 9, 1961

Surviving Spouse's Right to Sue for Tort Against Deceased Spouse’s Estate Overcomes Interspousal Immunity in New Jersey Introduction The case of Dorothy Pope Long v. Morris Landy and Celia Landy (35...

Judicial Intervention in Professional Associations: Falcone v. Middlesex County Medical Society

Date: May 9, 1961

Judicial Intervention in Professional Associations: Falcone v. Middlesex County Medical Society, 34 N.J. 582 (1961) Introduction The case of Italo J. Falcone v. Middlesex County Medical Society...

Broader Interpretation of "Resident of the Household" in Liability Insurance Coverage: Mazzilli v. Accident Casualty Insurance Company of Winterthur

Date: May 9, 1961

Broader Interpretation of "Resident of the Household" in Liability Insurance Coverage: Mazzilli v. Accident Casualty Insurance Company of Winterthur Introduction In the landmark case of Mazzilli v....

Supreme Court of New Jersey Establishes Proximate Cause Principle in Accident Insurance Claims

Date: Apr 11, 1961

Supreme Court of New Jersey Establishes Proximate Cause Principle in Accident Insurance Claims Introduction Danek Kievit v. Loyal Protective Life Insurance Company, 34 N.J. 475 (1961), is a landmark...

Affirmation of Supreme Court of New Jersey’s Disciplinary Authority over Judicial Officers: In the Matter of Louis J. Mattera

Date: Feb 21, 1961

Affirmation of Supreme Court of New Jersey’s Disciplinary Authority over Judicial Officers Introduction Case: In the Matter of Louis J. Mattera, Attorney-at-Law of New Jersey and Magistrate of the...

Revisiting "Failure to Keep to the Right": Insights from State v. Joas

Date: Feb 7, 1961

Revisiting "Failure to Keep to the Right": Insights from State of New Jersey v. Joas Introduction State of New Jersey v. Anthony Joas, Jr., 34 N.J. 179 (1961), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New...

Expanding the Horizon of Expert Testimony in Malpractice Litigation: ANGELO SANZARI v. ROSENFELD AND SHEPHARD

Date: Jan 24, 1961

Expanding the Horizon of Expert Testimony in Malpractice Litigation: ANGELO SANZARI v. ROSENFELD AND SHEPHARD Introduction The case of ANGELO SANZARI, ADMINISTRATOR AD PROSEQUENDUM AND GENERAL...

Expanding the Scope of Misconduct in Office: Insights from STATE v. BEGYN (N.J. 1961)

Date: Jan 11, 1961

Expanding the Scope of Misconduct in Office: Insights from STATE v. BEGYN (N.J. 1961) Introduction State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Alfonse J. Begyn, Defendant-Respondent is a pivotal...

Establishing the Average Ratio as a Standard for Relief from Unequal Property Assessments

Date: Jan 10, 1961

Establishing the Average Ratio as a Standard for Relief from Unequal Property Assessments Introduction In the Matter of the Appeals of Kents 2124 Atlantic Ave., Inc., Kents 1214 Atlantic Ave., Inc.,...

Dual Officeholding and Legislative Integrity: A Comprehensive Analysis of Reilly v. Ozzard

Date: Dec 6, 1960

Dual Officeholding and Legislative Integrity: A Comprehensive Analysis of Reilly v. Ozzard Introduction The case of Thomas S. Reilly and State of New Jersey, ex rel. Thomas S. Reilly,...

Initial Permission Rule Established in Matits v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.

Date: Dec 6, 1960

Initial Permission Rule Established in Matits v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. Introduction Matits v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of New Jersey...

Res Judicata and Administrative Discretion in Alcoholic Beverage Licensing: Analysis of Morris Lublin and Congregation Lenath Hazedic v. Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control

Date: Nov 8, 1960

Res Judicata and Administrative Discretion in Alcoholic Beverage Licensing: Analysis of Morris Lublin and Congregation Lenath Hazedic v. Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control Introduction The case of...

State of New Jersey v. Ford Hipplewith: Affirming Standards for Plain Error in Prosecutorial Conduct and Jury Instructions

Date: Oct 11, 1960

State of New Jersey v. Ford Hipplewith: Affirming Standards for Plain Error in Prosecutorial Conduct and Jury Instructions Introduction State of New Jersey v. Ford Hipplewith, 33 N.J. 300 (1960), is...