38 New Jersey opinions name it 3 courts 1950–2026 4 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by New Jersey courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
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Siccardi v. Stategreen2 sentences2013Preis, supra, 118 N.J. at 570 , 573 A.2d 148 ; see Siccardi, supra, 59 N.J. at 557, 284 A.2d 533 (construing L. 1966, c. 60, § 35, pp. 501-02 (N.J.S.A. 2A:151-44)); II Final Report of the New Jersey Criminal Law Revision Commission, The New Jersey Penal Code: Commentary § 2C:58-4 at 370 (1971) (noting the drafters’ intention to continue to current law). 2013Preis, supra, 118 N.J. at 570 , 573 A.2d 148 ; see Siccardi, supra, 59 N.J. at 557, 284 A.2d 533 (construing L. 1966, c. 60, § 35, pp. 501-02 (N.J.S.A. 2A:151-44)); II Final Report of the New Jersey Criminal Law Revision Commission, The New Jersey Penal Code: Commentary § 2C:58-4 at 370 (1971) (noting the drafters’ intention to continue to current law). | 2 | 2 |
State v. Melvingreen2 sentences2006Words which convey the substance of the warning along with the required information are sufficient. " [ State v. Melvin, 65 N.J. 1, 13-14 , 319 A. 2d 450 (1974) (citations omitted) (emphasis added).] See also State v. Dixon, 125 N.J. 223, 242 , 593 A. 2d 266 (1991); State v. Messino, 378 N.J.Super. 559, 577 , 876 A. 2d 818 (App. Div.), certif. denied, 185 N.J. 297 , 884 A. 2d 1266 (2005). 2006Words which convey the substance of the warning along with the required information are sufficient. " [ State v. Melvin, 65 N.J. 1, 13-14 , 319 A. 2d 450 (1974) (citations omitted) (emphasis added).] See also State v. Dixon, 125 N.J. 223, 242 , 593 A. 2d 266 (1991); State v. Messino, 378 N.J.Super. 559, 577 , 876 A. 2d 818 (App. Div.), certif. denied, 185 N.J. 297 , 884 A. 2d 1266 (2005). | 1 | 4 |
Velasquez v. Franzgreen2 sentences2026Typically, the merits of a claim are adjudicated during "a full trial of the substantive issues," but, increasingly, "statutes, rules, and court decisions" operate to bar retrial of judgments not "on the substance of a claim." Velasquez, 123 N.J. at 506 -07 (citing Restatement (Second) of Judgments, § 19). 1995“The term ‘res judicata ’ refers broadly to the common-law doctrine barring relitigation of claims or issues that have already been adjudicated.” Velasquez, supra, 123 N.J. at 505 , 589 A.2d 143 . 3 For a judicial decision to be accorded res judicata effect, it must be a valid and final adjudication on the merits of the claim. * * * Typically, the merits of a claim are adjudicated following a full trial of the substantive issues. * * * Increasingly, however, statutes, rules and court decisions operate to bar retrial of judgments that do not pass directly on the substance of a claim. * * * A ju | 1 | 2 |
State v. Preciosegreen2 sentences2025Therefore, our ruling in Southerland I A-2397-23 7 "constitute[d] a procedural bar to the reassertion of the same ground as a basis for post-conviction review." Preciose, 129 N.J. at 476 (citing R. 3:22-5). 2022See State v. Preciose, 129 N.J. 451, 476 (1992) ("[A] prior adjudication on the merits ordinarily constitutes a procedural bar to the reassertion of the same ground as a basis for [PCR]." (citing R. 3:22-5)). | 1 | 2 |
In Re Murthagreen2 sentences2010Other than adding that caveat and updating the list of those who qualify as "clergy" under the statute, the substance of the privilege remained unaffected. [2] In re Murtha is poignantly instructive; it specifically disallowed the privilege for communications made to a Catholic nun, noting that she did not qualify under the statutory classifications of "clergyman, minister or other person or practitioner authorized to perform similar functions." Supra, 115 N.J.Super. at 386 , 279 A. 2d 889 . [3] In 1991, Evidence Rule 29 was re-codified as New Jersey Evidence Rule 511 as a result of the work o 2010Other than adding that caveat and updating the list of those who qualify as "clergy" under the statute, the substance of the privilege remained unaffected. [2] In re Murtha is poignantly instructive; it specifically disallowed the privilege for communications made to a Catholic nun, noting that she did not qualify under the statutory classifications of "clergyman, minister or other person or practitioner authorized to perform similar functions." Supra, 115 N.J.Super. at 386 , 279 A. 2d 889 . [3] In 1991, Evidence Rule 29 was re-codified as New Jersey Evidence Rule 511 as a result of the work o | 1 | 2 |
AMER. CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION v. County of Hudsongreen2 sentences2009To intervene as of right, the movant must establish the following: (1) claim “an interest relating to the property or transaction which is the subject of the transaction,” (2) show [that the movant] is “so situated that the disposition of the action may as a practical matter impair or impede its ability to protect that interest,” (3) demonstrate that the “[movant’s] interest” is not “adequately represented by existing parties,” and (4) make a “timely” application to intervene. [Id. at 67, 799 A.2d 629 ] “The substance of the rule permitting intervention as of right is ... ordinarily construed 2009To intervene as of right, the movant must establish the following: (1) claim “an interest relating to the property or transaction which is the subject of the transaction,” (2) show [that the movant] is “so situated that the disposition of the action may as a practical matter impair or impede its ability to protect that interest,” (3) demonstrate that the “[movant’s] interest” is not “adequately represented by existing parties,” and (4) make a “timely” application to intervene. [Id. at 67, 799 A.2d 629 ] “The substance of the rule permitting intervention as of right is ... ordinarily construed | 1 | 2 |
John J. Robertelli v. New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics (075584)green1 sentence2025Ethics, 224 N.J. 470, 482 (2016) (quoting Gilbert v. Gladden, 87 N.J. 275 , 280–81 (1981)) (holding that when a court lacks jurisdiction over a matter, its authority to consider the substance of the claim is "wholly and immediately foreclosed"). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Cartergreen1 sentence2025Even if we were to consider defendant's arguments under State v. Carter, 85 N.J. 300, 214 (1981) and State v. Nash, 212 N.J. 518, 549 (2013), the substance of his claim—the admissibility of the police officer's testimony and the application of the Wiretap Act—has already been thoroughly addressed and adjudicated on direct appeal. | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Joseph Vanterpoolgreen1 sentence2005Words which convey the substance of the warning alone with the required information are sufficient." State v. Melvin, 65 N.J. 1, 14 , 319 A. 2d 450 (1974) (quoting United States v. Vanterpool, 394 F. 2d 697, 698-99 (2d Cir.1968)). | 1 | 1 |
| Costello v. United Statesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| United States v. Martin Linen Supply Co.green | 1 | 1 |
| Baker v. Carrgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Fisher v. United Statesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Haskinsgreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Johnsongreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Gailesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Sattelberger v. Telepgreen | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New Jersey. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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In Re Gun Permits of Preis
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2 sentences2013Preis, supra, 118 N.J. at 570 , 573 A.2d 148 ; see Siccardi, supra, 59 N.J. at 557, 284 A.2d 533 (construing L. 1966, c. 60, § 35, pp. 501-02 (N.J.S.A. 2A:151-44)); II Final Report of the New Jersey Criminal Law Revision Commission, The New Jersey Penal Code: Commentary § 2C:58-4 at 370 (1971) (noting the drafters’ intention to continue to current law). 2013Preis, supra, 118 N.J. at 570 , 573 A.2d 148 ; see Siccardi, supra, 59 N.J. at 557, 284 A.2d 533 (construing L. 1966, c. 60, § 35, pp. 501-02 (N.J.S.A. 2A:151-44)); II Final Report of the New Jersey Criminal Law Revision Commission, The New Jersey Penal Code: Commentary § 2C:58-4 at 370 (1971) (noting the drafters’ intention to continue to current law). | 2 | 2013–2013 |
Chesterbrooke Limited Partnership v. Planning Board
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2 sentences2002P’ship v. Planning Bd., 237 N.J.Super. 118, 124 , 567 A.2d 221 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 118 N.J. 234 , 570 A.2d 984 (1989)).] The substance of the rule permitting intervention as of right is also ordinarily construed quite liberally. 2002P’ship v. Planning Bd., 237 N.J.Super. 118, 124 , 567 A.2d 221 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 118 N.J. 234 , 570 A.2d 984 (1989)).] The substance of the rule permitting intervention as of right is also ordinarily construed quite liberally. | 2 | 2002–2002 |
Chesterbrooke Ltd. v. Planning Bd.
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2 sentences2002P’ship v. Planning Bd., 237 N.J.Super. 118, 124 , 567 A.2d 221 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 118 N.J. 234 , 570 A.2d 984 (1989)).] The substance of the rule permitting intervention as of right is also ordinarily construed quite liberally. 2002P’ship v. Planning Bd., 237 N.J.Super. 118, 124 , 567 A.2d 221 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 118 N.J. 234 , 570 A.2d 984 (1989)).] The substance of the rule permitting intervention as of right is also ordinarily construed quite liberally. | 2 | 2002–2002 |
Harwick v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
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2 sentences1993The substance of the rule, prior to its codification, was stated in Dobson v. Commissioner, 46 BTA 770 (1942), rev’d sub nom., Harwick v. Commissioner, 133 F.2d 732 (8th Cir.), rev’d sub nom., Dobson v. Commissioner, 320 U.S. 489 , 64 S.Ct. 239 , 88 L.Ed. 248 (1943): Where there is recovery in respect of a loss sustained in an earlier year and a deduction of such loss claimed and allowed for the earlier year had effected an offset in taxable income, the amount recovered in the latter year should be included in taxable income for the year of recovery, [because] the prior deduction of the amount 1993Harwich v. Commissioner, 133 F.2d 732 (8th Cir.), rev’d sub nom. | 2 | 1993–1993 |
State v. Nash
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1 sentence2025Even if we were to consider defendant's arguments under State v. Carter, 85 N.J. 300, 214 (1981) and State v. Nash, 212 N.J. 518, 549 (2013), the substance of his claim—the admissibility of the police officer's testimony and the application of the Wiretap Act—has already been thoroughly addressed and adjudicated on direct appeal. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Gilbert v. Gladden
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1 sentence2025Ethics, 224 N.J. 470, 482 (2016) (quoting Gilbert v. Gladden, 87 N.J. 275 , 280–81 (1981)) (holding that when a court lacks jurisdiction over a matter, its authority to consider the substance of the claim is "wholly and immediately foreclosed"). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
State v. Dixon
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2 sentences2006Words which convey the substance of the warning along with the required information are sufficient. " [ State v. Melvin, 65 N.J. 1, 13-14 , 319 A. 2d 450 (1974) (citations omitted) (emphasis added).] See also State v. Dixon, 125 N.J. 223, 242 , 593 A. 2d 266 (1991); State v. Messino, 378 N.J.Super. 559, 577 , 876 A. 2d 818 (App. Div.), certif. denied, 185 N.J. 297 , 884 A. 2d 1266 (2005). 2006Words which convey the substance of the warning along with the required information are sufficient. " [ State v. Melvin, 65 N.J. 1, 13-14 , 319 A. 2d 450 (1974) (citations omitted) (emphasis added).] See also State v. Dixon, 125 N.J. 223, 242 , 593 A. 2d 266 (1991); State v. Messino, 378 N.J.Super. 559, 577 , 876 A. 2d 818 (App. Div.), certif. denied, 185 N.J. 297 , 884 A. 2d 1266 (2005). | 1 | 2006–2006 |
State v. Messino
green
2 sentences2006Words which convey the substance of the warning along with the required information are sufficient. " [ State v. Melvin, 65 N.J. 1, 13-14 , 319 A. 2d 450 (1974) (citations omitted) (emphasis added).] See also State v. Dixon, 125 N.J. 223, 242 , 593 A. 2d 266 (1991); State v. Messino, 378 N.J.Super. 559, 577 , 876 A. 2d 818 (App. Div.), certif. denied, 185 N.J. 297 , 884 A. 2d 1266 (2005). 2006Words which convey the substance of the warning along with the required information are sufficient. " [ State v. Melvin, 65 N.J. 1, 13-14 , 319 A. 2d 450 (1974) (citations omitted) (emphasis added).] See also State v. Dixon, 125 N.J. 223, 242 , 593 A. 2d 266 (1991); State v. Messino, 378 N.J.Super. 559, 577 , 876 A. 2d 818 (App. Div.), certif. denied, 185 N.J. 297 , 884 A. 2d 1266 (2005). | 1 | 2006–2006 |
State v. Messino
green
1 sentence2006Words which convey the substance of the warning along with the required information are sufficient. " [ State v. Melvin, 65 N.J. 1, 13-14 , 319 A. 2d 450 (1974) (citations omitted) (emphasis added).] See also State v. Dixon, 125 N.J. 223, 242 , 593 A. 2d 266 (1991); State v. Messino, 378 N.J.Super. 559, 577 , 876 A. 2d 818 (App. Div.), certif. denied, 185 N.J. 297 , 884 A. 2d 1266 (2005). | 1 | 2006–2006 |
State v. Budis
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2 sentences2003State v. Budis, 125 N.J. 519, 530-32 , 593 A. 2d 784 (1991). 2003State v. Budis, 125 N.J. 519, 530-32 , 593 A. 2d 784 (1991). | 1 | 2003–2003 |
State v. Cuni
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2 sentences2003Although the Supreme Court in Cuni sanctioned the exclusion of evidence under N.J.S.A. 2C:14-7 when defendant did not comply with the statutory mandate to raise the question prior to trial, id. at 599 , 733 A. 2d 414 , we prefer to deal with the substance of the claim, in light of the clear constitutional implications. 2003Although the Supreme Court in Cuni sanctioned the exclusion of evidence under N.J.S.A. 2C:14-7 when defendant did not comply with the statutory mandate to raise the question prior to trial, id. at 599 , 733 A. 2d 414 , we prefer to deal with the substance of the claim, in light of the clear constitutional implications. | 1 | 2003–2003 |
Lamb v. Global Landfill Reclaiming
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2 sentences2001Beauchamp v. Amedio, 164 N.J. 111, 117 , 751 A. 2d 1047 (2000); Lamb v. Global Landfill, 111 N.J. 134, 144-45 , 543 A. 2d 443 (1988); Ayers v. Jackson Twp., 106 N.J. 557, 582 , 525 A. 2d 287 (1987); Caravaggio v. D'Agostini, 166 N.J. 237, 245 , 765 A. 2d 182 (2001); Vispisiano v. Ashland Chem. 2001Beauchamp v. Amedio, 164 N.J. 111, 117 , 751 A. 2d 1047 (2000); Lamb v. Global Landfill, 111 N.J. 134, 144-45 , 543 A. 2d 443 (1988); Ayers v. Jackson Twp., 106 N.J. 557, 582 , 525 A. 2d 287 (1987); Caravaggio v. D'Agostini, 166 N.J. 237, 245 , 765 A. 2d 182 (2001); Vispisiano v. Ashland Chem. | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Lopez v. Swyer
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2 sentences2001The substance of the rule was stated as follows in Lopez v. Swyer, 62 N.J. 267, 272 , 300 A. 2d 563 (1973), "in an appropriate case a cause of action will be held not to accrue until the injured party discovers, or by an exercise of reasonable diligence and intelligence should have discovered that he may have a basis for an actionable claim." The discovery rule applies to the Tort Claims Act, N.J.S.A. 59:1-1 to 12-3. 2001The substance of the rule was stated as follows in Lopez v. Swyer, 62 N.J. 267, 272 , 300 A. 2d 563 (1973), "in an appropriate case a cause of action will be held not to accrue until the injured party discovers, or by an exercise of reasonable diligence and intelligence should have discovered that he may have a basis for an actionable claim." The discovery rule applies to the Tort Claims Act, N.J.S.A. 59:1-1 to 12-3. | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Ayers v. Township of Jackson
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2 sentences2001Beauchamp v. Amedio, 164 N.J. 111, 117 , 751 A. 2d 1047 (2000); Lamb v. Global Landfill, 111 N.J. 134, 144-45 , 543 A. 2d 443 (1988); Ayers v. Jackson Twp., 106 N.J. 557, 582 , 525 A. 2d 287 (1987); Caravaggio v. D'Agostini, 166 N.J. 237, 245 , 765 A. 2d 182 (2001); Vispisiano v. Ashland Chem. 2001Beauchamp v. Amedio, 164 N.J. 111, 117 , 751 A. 2d 1047 (2000); Lamb v. Global Landfill, 111 N.J. 134, 144-45 , 543 A. 2d 443 (1988); Ayers v. Jackson Twp., 106 N.J. 557, 582 , 525 A. 2d 287 (1987); Caravaggio v. D'Agostini, 166 N.J. 237, 245 , 765 A. 2d 182 (2001); Vispisiano v. Ashland Chem. | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Beauchamp v. Amedio
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2 sentences2001Beauchamp v. Amedio, 164 N.J. 111, 117 , 751 A. 2d 1047 (2000); Lamb v. Global Landfill, 111 N.J. 134, 144-45 , 543 A. 2d 443 (1988); Ayers v. Jackson Twp., 106 N.J. 557, 582 , 525 A. 2d 287 (1987); Caravaggio v. D'Agostini, 166 N.J. 237, 245 , 765 A. 2d 182 (2001); Vispisiano v. Ashland Chem. 2001Beauchamp v. Amedio, 164 N.J. 111, 117 , 751 A. 2d 1047 (2000); Lamb v. Global Landfill, 111 N.J. 134, 144-45 , 543 A. 2d 443 (1988); Ayers v. Jackson Twp., 106 N.J. 557, 582 , 525 A. 2d 287 (1987); Caravaggio v. D'Agostini, 166 N.J. 237, 245 , 765 A. 2d 182 (2001); Vispisiano v. Ashland Chem. | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Caravaggio v. D'AGOSTINI
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2 sentences2001Beauchamp v. Amedio, 164 N.J. 111, 117 , 751 A. 2d 1047 (2000); Lamb v. Global Landfill, 111 N.J. 134, 144-45 , 543 A. 2d 443 (1988); Ayers v. Jackson Twp., 106 N.J. 557, 582 , 525 A. 2d 287 (1987); Caravaggio v. D'Agostini, 166 N.J. 237, 245 , 765 A. 2d 182 (2001); Vispisiano v. Ashland Chem. 2001Beauchamp v. Amedio, 164 N.J. 111, 117 , 751 A. 2d 1047 (2000); Lamb v. Global Landfill, 111 N.J. 134, 144-45 , 543 A. 2d 443 (1988); Ayers v. Jackson Twp., 106 N.J. 557, 582 , 525 A. 2d 287 (1987); Caravaggio v. D'Agostini, 166 N.J. 237, 245 , 765 A. 2d 182 (2001); Vispisiano v. Ashland Chem. | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Reilly v. Brice
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2 sentences1998R. 4:69 — 6(c); Reilly v. Brice, 109 N.J. 555, 557-58 , 538 A.2d 362 (1988). 1998R. 4:69 — 6(c); Reilly v. Brice, 109 N.J. 555, 557-58 , 538 A.2d 362 (1988). | 1 | 1998–1998 |
HAYES EX REL. HAYES v. Pittsgrove Tp. Bd. of Educ.
green
1 sentence1997A Court should be concerned with “ ... the substance of the claim, not with the form in which it is presented____” Hayes, supra, at 456, 635 A.2d 998 . | 1 | 1997–1997 |
State v. Bzura
green
1 sentence1996Ibid. | 1 | 1996–1996 |
Watkins v. Resorts International Hotel & Casino Inc.
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2 sentences1995“The term ‘res judicata ’ refers broadly to the common-law doctrine barring relitigation of claims or issues that have already been adjudicated.” Velasquez, supra, 123 N.J. at 505 , 589 A.2d 143 . 3 For a judicial decision to be accorded res judicata effect, it must be a valid and final adjudication on the merits of the claim. * * * Typically, the merits of a claim are adjudicated following a full trial of the substantive issues. * * * Increasingly, however, statutes, rules and court decisions operate to bar retrial of judgments that do not pass directly on the substance of a claim. * * * A ju 1995“The term ‘res judicata ’ refers broadly to the common-law doctrine barring relitigation of claims or issues that have already been adjudicated.” Velasquez, supra, 123 N.J. at 505 , 589 A.2d 143 . 3 For a judicial decision to be accorded res judicata effect, it must be a valid and final adjudication on the merits of the claim. * * * Typically, the merits of a claim are adjudicated following a full trial of the substantive issues. * * * Increasingly, however, statutes, rules and court decisions operate to bar retrial of judgments that do not pass directly on the substance of a claim. * * * A ju | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Bill J. Gambocz v. Anthony M. Yelencsics
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2 sentences1995“The term ‘res judicata ’ refers broadly to the common-law doctrine barring relitigation of claims or issues that have already been adjudicated.” Velasquez, supra, 123 N.J. at 505 , 589 A.2d 143 . 3 For a judicial decision to be accorded res judicata effect, it must be a valid and final adjudication on the merits of the claim. * * * Typically, the merits of a claim are adjudicated following a full trial of the substantive issues. * * * Increasingly, however, statutes, rules and court decisions operate to bar retrial of judgments that do not pass directly on the substance of a claim. * * * A ju 1995"The term ` res judicata ' refers broadly to the common-law doctrine barring relitigation of claims or issues that have already been adjudicated." Velasquez, supra, 123 N.J. at 505 , 589 A. 2d 143 . [3] For a judicial decision to be accorded res judicata effect, it must be a valid and final adjudication on the merits of the claim. * * * Typically, the merits of a claim are adjudicated following a full trial of the substantive issues. * * * Increasingly, however, statutes, rules and court decisions operate to bar retrial of judgments that do not pass directly on the substance of a claim. * * * | 1 | 1995–1995 |
| State v. Collette green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| City of Newark v. Township of Jefferson green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Dobson v. Commissioner green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| Dobson v. Commissioner green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| Hillsboro National Bank v. Commissioner green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| Duckworth v. Eagan green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| Snyder v. Mekhjian green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| Goodson v. Searle Laboratories green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| Dunkin v. Syntex Laboratories, Inc. green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| State v. Davis green | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| State v. Jester green | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| R. D. Evans v. Harold R. Swenson, Warden green | 1 | 1974–1974 |
| Winberry v. Salisbury green | 1 | 1973–1973 |
| Brooke v. City of Norfolk green | 1 | 1959–1959 |
| Coffin Brothers & Co. v. Bennett green | 1 | 1959–1959 |
| Greenberg v. Feather green | 1 | 1955–1955 |
| State v. Healy green | 1 | 1950–1950 |
| State v. Horton green | 1 | 1950–1950 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.