New Jersey Case Commentaries

Clarifying Premium Due Dates and Waiver of Premiums in Life Insurance Policies: Detailed Analysis of Kampf v. Franklin Life Insurance Co. (33 N.J. 36)

Date: Jun 14, 1960

Clarifying Premium Due Dates and Waiver of Premiums in Life Insurance Policies: Detailed Analysis of Kampf v. Franklin Life Insurance Co. (33 N.J. 36) Introduction The landmark case of Kampf v....

Admissibility and Voluntariness of Juvenile Confessions in Felony-Murder Cases

Date: May 24, 1960

Admissibility and Voluntariness of Juvenile Confessions in Felony-Murder Cases Introduction In the landmark case of State of New Jersey v. Clarence Smith and Lee Stanford (32 N.J. 501, 1960), the...

Implied Warranty Prevails Over Fine Print Disclaimers in Automobile Sales: Henningsen v. Bloomfield Motors and Chrysler Corporation

Date: May 10, 1960

Implied Warranty Prevails Over Fine Print Disclaimers in Automobile Sales: Henningsen v. Bloomfield Motors and Chrysler Corporation Introduction In the landmark case of Claus H. Henningsen and Helen...

New Jersey Supreme Court Validates Selective Sunday Sales Prohibitions: Balancing Public Welfare and Equal Protection

Date: Apr 5, 1960

New Jersey Supreme Court Validates Selective Sunday Sales Prohibitions: Balancing Public Welfare and Equal Protection Introduction The case of Two Guys from Harrison, Inc. and Channel Lumber Co....

Imposition of Absolute Liability on Aircraft Owners: Insights from Adler's Quality Bakery, Inc. v. Gaseteria, Inc.

Date: Mar 23, 1960

Imposition of Absolute Liability on Aircraft Owners: Insights from Adler's Quality Bakery, Inc. v. Gaseteria, Inc. Introduction Adler's Quality Bakery, Inc., et al. v. Gaseteria, Inc. is a landmark...

Corroborative Evidence and Trial Severance in Felony-Murder Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of State of New Jersey v. Johnson, Cassidy & Godfrey

Date: Feb 10, 1960

Corroborative Evidence and Trial Severance in Felony-Murder Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of State of New Jersey v. Johnson, Cassidy & Godfrey Introduction In the landmark case of State of New...

Non-Liability of Landowners for Fire-Originated Injuries to Firefighters: KRAUTH v. GELLER & BuckinghamHOMES

Date: Jan 12, 1960

Non-Liability of Landowners for Fire-Originated Injuries to Firefighters: Krauth v. Geller & BuckinghamHOMES Introduction The case of Ernest M. Krauth v. Israel Geller and BuckinghamHOMES, Inc. (31...

Recognition of Tortious Liability for Prenatal Injuries: Sean Smith v. Brennan

Date: Jan 12, 1960

Recognition of Tortious Liability for Prenatal Injuries: Sean Smith v. Brennan Introduction The landmark case Sean Smith, by His Guardian ad Litem, Thomas Smith and Thomas Smith, Individually,...

Establishing Common Law Negligence Liability for Taverns Serving Minors and Intoxicated Patrons

Date: Nov 24, 1959

Establishing Common Law Negligence Liability for Taverns Serving Minors and Intoxicated Patrons Introduction In the landmark case of Selma Rappaport, Etc. v. Robert Nichols, Et Al., Defendants,...

George M. Hodgson v. Leroy Applegate: Establishing Procedural Boundaries for Appeals under R.R. 4:62-2

Date: Oct 27, 1959

George M. Hodgson v. Leroy Applegate: Establishing Procedural Boundaries for Appeals under R.R. 4:62-2 Introduction In the landmark case of George M. Hodgson v. Leroy Applegate, decided by the...

Clarifying Assumption of Risk: Integration with Contributory Negligence in Meistrich v. Casino Arena Attractions

Date: Oct 27, 1959

Clarifying Assumption of Risk: Integration with Contributory Negligence in Meistrich v. Casino Arena Attractions Introduction MEISTRICH v. CASINO ARENA ATTRACTIONS, INC., 31 N.J. 44 (1959), is a...

Paramus Ordinance Regulation on Solicitors: Establishing Limits on Municipal Licensing and Commerce

Date: Aug 4, 1959

Paramus Ordinance Regulation on Solicitors: Establishing Limits on Municipal Licensing and Commerce Introduction The case of John Moyant, Jr. v. Borough of Paramus (1959) addresses the legality and...

Non-Delegable Duty in Demolition Operations: Majestic Realty Associates v. Toti Contracting Co., Inc.

Date: Jul 7, 1959

Non-Delegable Duty in Demolition Operations: Majestic Realty Associates v. Toti Contracting Co., Inc. 1. Introduction The case of Majestic Realty Associates, Inc., and Bohen's, Inc. v. Toti...

Reasonable Classification and Legislative Discretion in Employee Retirement: An Analysis of Harvey v. Board of Chosen Freeholders of Essex County

Date: Jul 1, 1959

Reasonable Classification and Legislative Discretion in Employee Retirement: An Analysis of Harvey v. Board of Chosen Freeholders of Essex County Introduction The case of William F. Harvey v. The...

Affirmation of Corroboration Standards and Upholding the M'Naghten Rule in State v. Lucas

Date: Jun 2, 1959

Affirmation of Corroboration Standards and Upholding the M'Naghten Rule in State v. Lucas Introduction State of New Jersey v. Elber Cooper Lucas, 30 N.J. 37 (1959), is a pivotal case decided by the...

Affirming Municipal Residency Requirements: Newark v. City of Newark

Date: Feb 17, 1959

Affirming Municipal Residency Requirements: Newark v. City of Newark Introduction The case of Jerome M. Kennedy et al. v. City of Newark, decided by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on February 16,...

Termination of Municipal Finance Commission Authority Requires Formal Action

Date: Feb 17, 1959

Termination of Municipal Finance Commission Authority Requires Formal Action Introduction The case of Oscar A. Schierstead v. City of Brigantine (29 N.J. 220) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New...

Equitable Apportionment of Liability in Concurrent Excess Insurance Policies: Insights from Cosmopolitan Mutual Insurance Co. v. Continental Casualty Co.

Date: Jan 6, 1959

Equitable Apportionment of Liability in Concurrent Excess Insurance Policies: Insights from Cosmopolitan Mutual Insurance Co. v. Continental Casualty Co. Introduction The landmark case Cosmopolitan...

Affirmation of Direct Liability in Unconditional Guarantee Agreements

Date: Oct 7, 1958

Affirmation of Direct Liability in Unconditional Guarantee Agreements Introduction The case of SAMUEL S. SALITAN, ET AL., t/a CREDIT INDUSTRIAL COMPANY v. FINN H. MAGNUS AND ELSIE A. MAGNUS, decided...

State of New Jersey v. Butler, Williams, and Williams: Landmark Ruling on Felony Murder and Jury Instructions

Date: Jun 28, 1958

State of New Jersey v. Butler, Williams, and Williams: Landmark Ruling on Felony Murder and Jury Instructions Introduction The case of The State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. William...