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Sandler v. Lawn-A-Mat Chem. & Equip. Corp., 366 A.2d 658 (N.J. 1976). Cases Citing This Book View Copy Cite
“something more than the mere commission of the tort is always required for punitive damages. there must be circumstances of aggravation or outrage, such as spite or 'malice.”
48 citation events (7 in the last 25 years) across 7 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: Intermilo, Inc. v. I.P. Enterprises, Inc. v. Milosun Milouot, an Israeli Corporation Intermili, Inc. Israel Frumer, Third-Party Israel Frumer (ca3, 1994-03-28)
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Top citers, strongest first. 3 distinct citers. How cited ↗
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Intermilo, Inc. v. I.P. Enterprises, Inc. v. Milosun Milouot, an Israeli Corporation Intermili, Inc. Israel Frumer, Third-Party Israel Frumer
3rd Cir. · 1994 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
something more than the mere commission of the tort is always required for punitive damages. there must be circumstances of aggravation or outrage, such as spite or 'malice.
cited Cited as authority (rule) DeJoy v. Comcast Cable Communications Inc.
D.N.J. · 1996 · confidence medium
Where a person interferes with the performance of his or her own contract, the liability is governed by principles of contract law.” Id. at 753, 563 A.2d 31 .
discussed Cited "see" Glenside West Corp. v. Exxon Co., USA
D.N.J. · 1991 · signal: see · confidence high
See Sandler v. Lawn-A-Mat Chemical & Equipment Corp., 141 N.J.Super. 437, 450-51 , 358 A.2d 805 (App.Div.), cert. denied, 71 N.J. 503 , 366 A.2d 658 (1976) (finding contract between franchisor and franchisee did not create a “special relationship or duty beyond that arising out of any commercial transaction”).
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JOSEPH J. SANDLER
v.
LAWN-A-MAT CHEMICAL & EQUIPMENT CORP.
Supreme Court of New Jersey.
Sep 23, 1976.
366 A.2d 658
Cited by 15 opinions  |  Published
1 passage pin-cited by 1 case
Pinpoint authority: bottom 62%
Citer courts: Third Circuit (1)

Petition for certification denied. (See 141 N. J. Super. 437)