New Jersey Case Commentaries

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...

Ward v. Scott: Affirmation of R.S. 40:55-39(d) as Constitutional in Zoning Variance Applications

Date: Dec 16, 1952

Ward v. Scott: Affirmation of R.S. 40:55-39(d) as Constitutional in Zoning Variance Applications Introduction Ward v. Scott, 11 N.J. 117 (1952), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey,...

Direct Certification to County Courts and Statute of Limitations in Misconduct in Office and Attempted Extortion: State of New Jersey v. Charles Weleck

Date: Oct 21, 1952

Direct Certification to County Courts and Statute of Limitations in Misconduct in Office and Attempted Extortion: State of New Jersey v. Charles Weleck Introduction Case: State of New Jersey v....

Fair and Equitable Extension of Municipal Water Services: Reid Development Corp. v. Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills

Date: Jun 24, 1952

Fair and Equitable Extension of Municipal Water Services: Reid Development Corp. v. Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Introduction Reid Development Corporation v. Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills is...

Presumption of Correctness and Burden of Proof in Property Tax Assessment Appeals: Aetna Life Insurance Co. v. City of Newark

Date: Jun 17, 1952

Presumption of Correctness and Burden of Proof in Property Tax Assessment Appeals: Aetna Life Insurance Co. v. City of Newark Introduction Aetna Life Insurance Co., a corporation (hereafter referred...

Affirmation of the Two-Court Rule and Judicial Deference in Factual Findings: MIDLER v. HEINOWITZ

Date: Jun 17, 1952

Affirmation of the Two-Court Rule and Judicial Deference in Factual Findings: MIDLER v. HEINOWITZ Introduction The case of Harry L. Midler, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Abraham M. Heinowitz,...

New Precedent on Zoning Authority: Schmidt and Fischer v. Board of Adjustment of Newark

Date: May 6, 1952

Establishing the Boundaries of Zoning Authority: Insights from Schmidt and Fischer v. Board of Adjustment of Newark Introduction The case of Schmidt and Fischer v. Board of Adjustment of Newark,...

Illegality of Fraudulent Public Acquisitions and Holder-in-Due-Course Protections: DRISCOLL v. BURLINGTON-BRISTOL BRIDGE CO.

Date: Jan 22, 1952

Illegality of Fraudulent Public Acquisitions and Holder-in-Due-Course Protections: DRISCOLL v. BURLINGTON-BRISTOL BRIDGE CO. Introduction The landmark case of DRISCOLL v. BURLINGTON-BRISTOL BRIDGE...

Appellate Review of Jury Verdicts Against the Weight of the Evidence: Hager v. Weber

Date: May 22, 1951

Appellate Review of Jury Verdicts Against the Weight of the Evidence: Hager v. Weber Introduction Charles Hager, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Charles Weber, Defendant-Respondent is a pivotal case decided...

Affirmation of Double Jeopardy Protections in Possession Offenses: State v. Labato

Date: May 15, 1951

Affirmation of Double Jeopardy Protections in Possession Offenses: State v. Labato Introduction In the landmark case of The State of New Jersey v. Victor Labato, decided on May 14, 1951, the Supreme...

Juror Misconduct and the Right to a Fair Trial: Panko v. Flintkote Co.

Date: May 1, 1951

Juror Misconduct and the Right to a Fair Trial: Panko v. Flintkote Co. Introduction The case of John Panko v. Flintkote Co., The Lummus Company, and Buhl Caffrey, Inc. was adjudicated in the Supreme...

Affirmation of Police Power in Regulating Optometry Practice: Abelson's Inc. v. NJ State Board of Optometrists

Date: Oct 17, 1950

Affirmation of Police Power in Regulating Optometry Practice: Abelson's Inc. v. NJ State Board of Optometrists Introduction The case of Abelson's, Inc., Monroe Smallzman, and Harold P. Selbert vs....