New Jersey Case Commentaries

Martinell v. Martinell: Judicial Flexibility in Alimony Modification and Extension of Appeal Deadlines

Date: Apr 24, 1956

Martinell v. Martinell: Judicial Flexibility in Alimony Modification and Extension of Appeal Deadlines Introduction Edna Conboy Martinell (Plaintiff-Respondent) appealed against Jackson Martinell...

Extension of Rate Counsel's Legal Cost Assessment in Judicial Proceedings: Archibald S. Alexander v. New Jersey Power Light Company

Date: Apr 24, 1956

Extension of Rate Counsel's Legal Cost Assessment in Judicial Proceedings: Archibald S. Alexander v. New Jersey Power Light Company Introduction The case of Archibald S. Alexander, Treasurer of the...

Establishment of Absolute Privilege in Quasi-Judicial Proceedings: Rainier's Dairies v. Raritan Valley Farms

Date: Nov 1, 1955

Establishment of Absolute Privilege in Quasi-Judicial Proceedings: Rainier's Dairies v. Raritan Valley Farms Introduction The case of Rainier's Dairies, a Corporation, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Raritan...

Estoppel in Pais Upholding Municipal Land Sale: Summer Cottagers' Association v. City of Cape May

Date: Oct 25, 1955

Estoppel in Pais Upholding Municipal Land Sale: Summer Cottagers' Association v. City of Cape May Introduction In the landmark case of Summer Cottagers' Association of Cape May, New Jersey v. City of...

Revisiting Jury Sequestration in Capital Cases: State v. Pontery

Date: Oct 18, 1955

Revisiting Jury Sequestration in Capital Cases: State of New Jersey v. Ida Pontery Introduction The landmark case of State of New Jersey v. Ida Pontery (19 N.J. 457), adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Unqualified Dedication of Public Utilities: Insights from Haven Homes v. Raritan Township

Date: Jun 28, 1955

Unqualified Dedication of Public Utilities: Insights from Haven Homes, Inc. v. Raritan Township Introduction The case of Haven Homes, Inc. v. Raritan Township serves as a pivotal judicial decision in...

Affirming Judicial Authority to Amend Sentences Upon Probation Violations: White v. State (1955)

Date: May 17, 1955

Affirming Judicial Authority to Amend Sentences Upon Probation Violations: White v. State (1955) Introduction White v. State (1955) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of New Jersey that...

Enforcement of Foreign Alimony Decrees Under the Full Faith and Credit Clause: WOODHOUSE v. WOODHOUSE

Date: Feb 15, 1955

Enforcement of Foreign Alimony Decrees Under the Full Faith and Credit Clause: WOODHOUSE v. WOODHOUSE Introduction WOODHOUSE v. WOODHOUSE is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New...

Fraudulent Stock Conspiracy and Contribution Liability: Insights from Judson v. Peoples Bank

Date: Dec 14, 1954

Fraudulent Stock Conspiracy and Contribution Liability: Insights from Judson v. Peoples Bank Introduction The case of Thomas H. Judson, Jr., and William Russell Judson, Trustees, etc., et al. versus...

Interpretation and Constitutionality of State Rent Control: Jamouneau v. Harner

Date: Nov 23, 1954

Interpretation and Constitutionality of State Rent Control: Jamouneau v. Harner Introduction The case of Leslie H. Jamouneau v. Claire E. Harner and Essex County Rent Control Board was adjudicated by...

Establishing Proper Foundations for Expert Causation Testimony in Negligence Claims: STANLEY CO. OF AMERICA v. HERCULES POWDER CO., 16 N.J. 295 (1954)

Date: Oct 26, 1954

Establishing Proper Foundations for Expert Causation Testimony in Negligence Claims: STANLEY CO. OF AMERICA v. HERCULES POWDER CO., 16 N.J. 295 (1954) Introduction Stanley Company of America v....

Reversal of Conviction Due to Prejudicial Legal Errors: State v. Michael Orecchio

Date: Jun 29, 1954

Reversal of Conviction Due to Prejudicial Legal Errors: State v. Michael Orecchio Introduction State of New Jersey vs. Michael Orecchio is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New...

WARD v. SCOTT: Establishing Standards for Zoning Variances in New Jersey

Date: Jun 15, 1954

WARD v. SCOTT: Establishing Standards for Zoning Variances in New Jersey Introduction WARD v. SCOTT, 16 N.J. 16 (1954), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of New Jersey that underscores the...

Enhancing Due Process in Administrative Hearings: Mazza v. Cavicchia

Date: May 25, 1954

Enhancing Due Process in Administrative Hearings: Mazza v. Cavicchia Introduction In the landmark case of Mazza v. Cavicchia, decided by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on May 24, 1954, the court...

Subrogation Rights of Insurers in the Wake of Fraud: A Comprehensive Analysis of Standard Accident Insurance Co. v. Pellecchia

Date: Apr 6, 1954

Subrogation Rights of Insurers in the Wake of Fraud: A Comprehensive Analysis of Standard Accident Insurance Co. v. Pellecchia Introduction The case of Standard Accident Insurance Company v....

Retroactive Application of Joint Tortfeasors Contribution Law: Pennsylvania Greyhound Lines, Inc. v. Irving Rosenthal

Date: Jan 12, 1954

Retroactive Application of Joint Tortfeasors Contribution Law: Pennsylvania Greyhound Lines, Inc. v. Irving Rosenthal Introduction The case of PENNSYLVANIA GREYHOUND LINES, INC. v. IRVING ROSENTHAL,...

Earl v. Winne: Supreme Court Clarifies Statute of Limitations and Prosecutorial Immunity in Civil Actions against Public Officials

Date: Dec 15, 1953

Earl v. Winne: Supreme Court Clarifies Statute of Limitations and Prosecutorial Immunity in Civil Actions against Public Officials Introduction Earl v. Winne is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Involuntary Retirement Under Collective Bargaining Agreements Disqualifies Unemployment Benefits: Campbell Soup Company v. Board of Review

Date: Nov 3, 1953

Involuntary Retirement Under Collective Bargaining Agreements Disqualifies Unemployment Benefits: Campbell Soup Company v. Board of Review Introduction Campbell Soup Company v. Board of Review is a...

Interpreting General Releases and the Parol Evidence Rule: Atlantic Northern Airlines v. Schwimmer

Date: Apr 28, 1953

Interpreting General Releases and the Parol Evidence Rule: Atlantic Northern Airlines v. Schwimmer (12 N.J. 293) Introduction The case of Atlantic Northern Airlines, Inc. v. Adolph W. Schwimmer...

Nonfeasance in Public Office: State of New Jersey v. Walter G. Winne Commentary

Date: Mar 31, 1953

Nonfeasance in Public Office: State of New Jersey v. Walter G. Winne Introduction The case of State of New Jersey v. Walter G. Winne (12 N.J. 152) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on...

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