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61 RENDINE V. PANTZER -- rank: 816

... hourly billing plus twenty-five percent of plaintiffs' recovery; or 2) the amount of attorney's fees awarded by court pursuant ... retained expert. Accordingly, the trial court applied a multiplier of 2.0 to the lodestar fee, resulting in a prejudgment counsel ... emotional-distress-damage award was not excessive. (pp. 17-25) 2. In a discrimination suit under the LAD, to obtain a ... of New Jersey ( Deborah T. Poritz , Attorney General, attorney; Joseph L. Yannotti , Assistant Attorney General, of counsel).         The opinion of the ... right from the judgment awarding punitive damages to plaintiffs. R. 2:2-1(a)(2). We granted Pantzer's Petition for ...

docket:	a-105-94
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1995-07-24
status:
citation:	141 N.J. 292
Document Size:	159698

62 LaFage v. Jani, M.D. -- rank: 813

... should be applicable to wrongful death claims. (Pp. 6-9) 2. Historically, the Court has made a distinction between a procedural ... N.; KAREN MARTIN, R.N.; JOHN HOBSON, R.N.; D.L. SEALS, R.N. and VICTORIA MILLS, R.N.;     Defendants-Appellants ... N.; Karen Martin, R.N.; John Hobson, R.N.; D.L. Seals, R.N.; Victoria Mills, R.N.; ( Paarz, Master, Koernig ... Mary Ann C. O'Brien , on the letter briefs). Stacy L. Moore, Jr. , argued the cause for appellant and cross-respondent ... the general tolling statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2. It provides: “Every action at law for an injury to ... of any person within this state shall be commenced within 2 years next after the cause of any such action ...

docket:	a-65-99
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2001-02-22
status:
citation:	166 N.J. 412
Document Size:	144285

63 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. JAMES FAIR -- rank: 811

... M. Hebbon, Designated Counsel, on the brief). A-2754-17 2 Joseph E. Krakora, Public Defender, attorney for appellant Altyreek Leonard ... various defendants moved to: (1) dismiss counts of the indictment; (2) suppress statements to police, physical evidence seized pursuant to a ... to engage in racketeering, N.J.S.A. 2C:5-2 and 2C:41-2(c) and (d) (count one); second-degree conspiracy to commit armed robbery, N.J.S.A. 2C:5-2 and 2C:15-1 (counts two, six, and eleven); second ... possession of a handgun, N.J.S.A. 2C:5-2 and 2C:39-5(b) (count fifty-eight); second- ...

docket:	a2754-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-04-19
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	453437

64 State of New Jersey v. P.Z. -- rank: 808

... the criminal justice system also protects children. (pp. 9-16) 2. In Miranda , the U.S. Supreme Court determined that a ... Assistant Deputy Public Defender, argued the cause for respondent ( Susan L. Reisner , Public Defender, attorney; Mr. Smith and James Pinchak , Assistant ... 24-4a, and aggravated assault, in violation of See footnote 2 hearing was held in May 1995. Defendant claimed that his ... 5 N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.10a(b)(2)(7). Title Nine also permits the prosecutor to institute a ... Child Abuse: Arrest and Prosecution Decision-Making , 24 Am. Crim. L. Rev. 315, 321 (1986). In some cases, the offender's ... U.S. 1 , 8, 84 S. Ct. 1489 , 1493, 12 L. Ed.2d 653 , 659 (1964), the Fifth Amendment protects “ ...

docket:	a-21-96
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1997-11-26
status:
citation:	143 N.J. 480
Document Size:	140018

65 State v. Drew Johnson -- rank: 805

... is before the Supreme Court as of right under R . 2:2-1(a)(2) based on the dissenting opinion below. The Attorney General of ... cause to believe criminal activity is afoot. (Pp. 11-16) 2. The conduct that enabled Officer Wilson to observe the object ... for appellant ( Daniel G. Giaquinto , Mercer County Prosecutor, attorney). Jodi L. Ferguson , Assistant Deputy Public Defender, argued the cause for respondent ... as of right, based on the dissent, pursuant to Rule 2:2-1(a)(2).     Based on our review of ...

docket:	a-50-00
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2002-03-19
status:
citation:	170 N.J. 385
Document Size:	80433

66 Daniel Tumpson, et al. v. James Farina, et al. -- rank: 805

... referendum petition had passed. N.J.S.A. 10:6-2(c), for a violation of their statutory right of referendum ... are therefore liable” under N.J.S.A. 10:6-2(c) of the New Jersey Civil Rights Act. The court ... and costs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:6-2(f). On November 8, 2011, the ordinance was submitted to ... the Faulkner Act by rejecting plaintiffs’ petition. (pp. 14-26) 2. Plaintiffs’ claim under the Civil Rights Act must rise or ... laws of this State” conferred on them a substantive right; (2) the City Clerk deprived them of that right; and (3 ... when he did so. N.J.S.A. 10:6-2(c). The Hoboken City Clerk was clearly acting in ...

docket:	A-13-13
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2014-07-31
status:
citation:	218 N.J. 450 95 A.3d 210
Document Size:	207355

67 STATE v. ALEX SANCHEZ -- rank: 805

... demonstrated prejudice sufficient to compel severance under Rule 3:15-2(b). The trial court, therefore, did not abuse its discretion ... s right to a fair trial. Therefore, Rule 3:15-2(b) provides for relief from a prejudicial joinder. The decision ... the sound discretion of the trial court. (pp. 8-11) 2. If called to testify, a codefendant is likely to assert ... or her codefendant as a witness in a separate trial; (2) the codefendant, although unwilling to testify at a joint trial ... Assistant Deputy Public Defender, argued the cause for respondent ( Susan L. Reisner , Public Defender, attorney).     The opinion of the Court was ... not made in a timely manner under Rule 3:15-2(c), which, at the time of trial, required that "[ ...

docket:	a-29-95
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1996-02-05
status:
citation:	143 N.J. 273
Document Size:	69980

68 L.W. v. Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education -- rank: 797

... brevity, portions of any opinion may not have been summarized). L.W. v. Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education (A-111-05) Argued November 13, 2006 -- Decided February 21, 2007 ZAZZALI ... As a fourth-grader at South Toms River Elementary School, L.W. was taunted with homosexual epithets such as “gay,” “homo ... and “fag.” The harassment increased in regularity and severity as L.W. advanced through school. While in seventh grade at Intermediate West Middle School, L.W. was subjected to harassment almost daily, which escalated to ... suspension of repeat offenders and counseling for first-time offenders. L.W. was forced to miss school days following several ...

docket:	a-111-05
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2007-02-21
status:
citation:	189 N.J. 381
Document Size:	78937

69 State v. Rose -- rank: 797

... may not have been summarized). State v. Zarik Rose (A-111-09)(065010) Argued January 4, 2011 -- Decided June 8, 2011 ... that defendant solicited him to kill Mosley, promising in return $2,000 to $3,000 and a quantity of drugs. Upon ... result of the admission of the evidence. (pp. 21-35) 2. The various positions taken by counsel, the trial court, and ... which JUSTICE HOENS joins. SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY A- 111 September Term 2009 STATE OF NEW JERSEY, Plaintiff-Respondent, v ... him: if Graves would kill Mosley, defendant would give him $2,000 to $3,000 and a quantity of drugs. Graves ... he told that he had “sold the car.” 2 As a result of Mosley’s death, the charges ...

docket:	a-111-09
court:	superior court trial
decided:	2011-06-08
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citation:
Document Size:	178965

70 BARBARA GONZALEZ V. STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPORTIONMENT COMMISSION -- rank: 795

... Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Mercer County, Docket No. L-1173-11. Richard J. McManus argued the cause for appellant ... of William J. Castner, and Paul M. Smith (Jenner & Block, L.L.P.) of the Washington, D.C. bar, admitted pro hac ... Apportionment Commission (Commission) on April 3, 2011 (the approved map). 2 The approved map established New Jersey State Senate and Assembly ... 2011. McManus argues the approved map violates Article IV, Section 2, Paragraph 3 of the New Jersey Constitution The individual plaintiffs ... in which the census is taken, whichever date is later. 2. If the Apportionment Commission fails so to certify such ...

docket:	a0747-11
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-09-10
status:	published
citation:
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71 BARBARA GONZALEZ V. STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPORTIONMENT COMMISSION -- rank: 795

... Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Mercer County, Docket No. L-1173-11. Richard J. McManus argued the cause for appellant ... of William J. Castner, and Paul M. Smith (Jenner & Block, L.L.P.) of the Washington, D.C. bar, admitted pro hac ... Apportionment Commission (Commission) on April 3, 2011 (the approved map). 2 The approved map established New Jersey State Senate and Assembly ... 2011. McManus argues the approved map violates Article IV, Section 2, Paragraph 3 of the New Jersey Constitution The individual plaintiffs ... in which the census is taken, whichever date is later. 2. If the Apportionment Commission fails so to certify such ...

docket:	a0869-11
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-09-10
status:	published
citation:	428 N.J.Super. 333 53 A.3d 1230
Document Size:	154711

72 State v. Kristina Burris -- rank: 792

... against self-incrimination parallels federal constitutional law. (pp. 6-9) 2. Under federal and State exclusionary rules, the State cannot use ... Assistant Deputy Public Defender, argued the cause for respondent ( Susan L. Reisner , Public Defender, attorney).     The opinion of the Court was ... Hogan , 378 U.S. 1 , 84 S. Ct. 1489 , 12 L. Ed.2d 653 (1964). Although there is no direct counterpart within ... Arizona , 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S. Ct. 1602 , 16 L. Ed.2d 694 (1966), the Supreme Court determined that as ...

docket:	a-36-95
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1996-07-24
status:
citation:	145 N.J. 509
Document Size:	111201

73 State v. Daron Josephs -- rank: 792

... that another shooter was involved, namely defendant. (Pp. 24-35) 2. Defendant contends that the trial court erred in the sequential ... Josephs, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:5-2 (Counts Six, Seven, Eight, and Nine, respectively); second-degree possession ... denied , 532 U.S. 996 , 121 S. Ct. 1657 , 149 L. Ed.2d 640 (2001); Commonwealth v. Hawkins , 701 A.2d 492 ... Virginia , 443 U.S. 307, 99 S. Ct. 2781 , 61 L. Ed.2d 560 (1979). Under that appellate standard of review, ...

docket:	a-113-99
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2002-07-15
status:
citation:	174 N.J. 44
Document Size:	215536

74 STATE OF NEW JERSEY V. STEVEN D. VAWTER -- rank: 792

... regulate expression protected by the First Amendment . (pp. 4-11) 2.    Content-based statutes are presumptively invalid. To survive strict scrutiny ... reason the entire class of speech at issue is proscribable; 2) when a subclass of proscribable speech happens to be associated ... cause for respondent ( John Kaye , Monmouth County Prosecutor, attorney). Debra L. Stone , Deputy Attorney General, argued the cause for amicus curiae ... St. Paul , 505 U.S. ___, 112 S. Ct. 2538 , 120 L. Ed.2d 305 (1992), we now declare the cited statutes unconstitutional ... denied , 354 U.S. 933 , 77 S. Ct. 1397 , 1 L. Ed.2d 1533 (1957). Here, defendants charge that the ...

docket:	a-15-93
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1994-05-26
status:
citation:	136 N.J. 56
Document Size:	130252

75 Puglia v. Elk Pipeline, Inc., et al. -- rank: 787

... retaliation for such complaints, invokes preemption concerns. (pp. 15-18) 2. The United States Supreme Court’s decision in Lingle v ... at 437 N.J. Super. 466 (App. Div. 2014). Deborah L. Mains argued the cause for appellant ( Costello & Mains , attorneys). Douglas ... U.S. 448, 456, 77 S. Ct. 912, 918, 1 L. Ed. 2d 972, 980 (1957). Further, that federal common law prevails ... U.S. 95, 103, 82 S. Ct. 571, 577, 7 L. Ed. 2d 593, 599 (1962). 3 Under Section 301 preemption, ...

docket:	a-38-14
court:	New Jersey Supreme Court
decided:	2016-08-16
status:
citation:
Document Size:	170392