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29 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1969–2025 7 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Innes v. Innesgreen2 sentences2024"The basic purpose of alimony is the continuation of the standard of living enjoyed by the parties prior to their separation." Innes, 117 N.J. at 503 . "[T]he goal of a proper alimony award is to assist the supported spouse in achieving a lifestyle that is reasonably comparable to the one enjoyed while living with the A-1101-22 42 supporting spouse during the marriage." Crews v. Crews, 164 N.J. 11, 16 (2000). 2022"The basic purpose of alimony is the continuation of the standard of living enjoyed by the parties prior to their separation." Innes v. Innes, 117 N.J. 496, 503 (1990). "[T]he goal of a proper alimony award is to assist the supported spouse in achieving a lifestyle that is reasonably comparable to the one enjoyed while A-3782-19 16 living with the supporting spouse during the marriage." Crews v. Crews, 164 N.J. 11, 16 (2000). | 9 | 14 |
Crews v. Crewsgreen2 sentences2025"The basic purpose of alimony is the continuation of the standard of living enjoyed by the parties prior to their separation." Innes v. Innes, 117 A-0829-24 19 N.J. 496 , 503 (1990). "[T]he goal of a proper alimony award is to assist the supported spouse in achieving a lifestyle that is reasonably comparable to the one enjoyed while living with the supporting spouse during the marriage." Crews, 164 N.J. at 16 . 2024"The basic purpose of alimony is the continuation of the standard of living enjoyed by the parties prior to their separation." Innes, 117 N.J. at 503 . "[T]he goal of a proper alimony award is to assist the supported spouse in achieving a lifestyle that is reasonably comparable to the one enjoyed while living with the A-1101-22 42 supporting spouse during the marriage." Crews v. Crews, 164 N.J. 11, 16 (2000). | 5 | 7 |
Mahoney v. Mahoneygreen2 sentences2022"The basic purpose of alimony is the continuation of the standard of living enjoyed by the parties prior to their separation." Innes v. Innes, 117 N.J. 496, 503 (1990) (citing Mahoney v. Mahoney, 91 N.J. 488 , 501- 02 (1982)). 2021"The basic purpose of alimony is the continuation of the standard of living enjoyed by the parties prior to their separation." Innes v. Innes, 117 N.J. 496, 503 (1990) (citing Mahoney v. Mahoney, 91 N.J. 488 , 501- 02 (1982)). | 4 | 10 |
Konzelman v. Konzelmangreen2 sentences2022Thus, alimony permits a dependent "spouse to share in the accumulated marital assets to which he or she contributed." Konzelman v. Konzelman, 158 N.J. 185, 195 (1999) (citing Mahoney, 91 N.J. at 500-01 ). 2021Thus, alimony "permit[s] [a] [dependent] spouse to share in the accumulated marital assets to which he or she contributed." Konzelman v. Konzelman, 158 N.J. 185, 195 (1999) (citing Mahoney, 91 N.J. at 500-01 ). | 2 | 3 |
Cathleen Quinn v. David J. Quinn (074411)green2 sentences2020"The basic purpose of alimony is the continuation of the standard of living enjoyed by the parties prior to their separation." Innes v. Innes, 117 N.J. 496, 503 (1990) (citing Mahoney v. Mahoney, 91 N.J. 488, 501-02 (1982)). [Quinn v. Quinn, 225 N.J. 34, 48 (2016).] The goal in fixing an alimony award "is to assist the supported spouse in achieving a lifestyle that is reasonably comparable to the one enjoyed while living with the supporting spouse during the marriage." Crews v. Crews, 164 N.J. 11, 16 (2000). 2019"The basic purpose of alimony is the continuation of the standard of living enjoyed by the parties prior to their separation." This permits the spouse "to share in the accumulated marital assets to which he or she contributed." [ Quinn , 225 N.J. at 48 , 137 A.3d 423 (citations omitted).] Furthermore, courts may award alimony "as the circumstances of the parties and the nature of the case shall render fit, reasonable and just[.]" N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. | 2 | 3 |
Gnall v. Gnall (073321)green2 sentences2024Alimony awards are "governed by distinct, objective standards defined by the Legislature in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b)." Gnall, 222 N.J. at 429 . 2022Alimony awards are "governed by distinct, objective standards defined by the Legislature in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b)." Gnall v. Gnall, 222 N.J. 414, 429 (2015). | 1 | 2 |
Lepis v. Lepisgreen2 sentences2019"Courts have the equitable power to establish alimony and support orders in connection with a pending matrimonial action, or after a judgment of divorce or maintenance , *89 and to revise such orders as circumstances may require." Crews v. Crews , 164 N.J. 11 , 24, 751 A.2d 524 (2000) (emphasis added) (citing Lepis v. Lepis , 83 N.J. 139 , 145, 416 A.2d 45 (1980) ). 2019"Courts have the equitable power to establish alimony and support orders in connection with a pending matrimonial action, or after a judgment of divorce or maintenance , *89 and to revise such orders as circumstances may require." Crews v. Crews , 164 N.J. 11 , 24, 751 A.2d 524 (2000) (emphasis added) (citing Lepis v. Lepis , 83 N.J. 139 , 145, 416 A.2d 45 (1980) ). | 1 | 2 |
Weishaus v. Weishausgreen1 sentence2025"In the determination of the marital standard, the court establishes the amount the parties needed during the marriage to maintain their lifestyle. " Weishaus v. Weishaus, 180 N.J. 131, 145 (2004); accord S.W. v. G.M., 462 N.J. | 1 | 1 |
Mani v. Manigreen1 sentence2024It "is neither a punishment for the payor nor a reward for the payee." Mani v. Mani, 183 N.J. 70, 80 (2005). | 1 | 1 |
Glass v. Glassgreen1 sentence2020"The standard of living during the marriage is the way the couple actually lived, whether they resorted to borrowing and parental support, . . . [or] limited themselves to their earned income," Glass v. Glass, 366 N.J. | 1 | 1 |
Luxliner P.L. Export, Co. v. Rdi/Luxliner, Inc.green1 sentence2019Export, Co. v. RDI/Luxliner, Inc., 13 F.3d 69, 73 (3rd Cir. 1993). | 1 | 1 |
Morris v. Morrisgreen1 sentence2019"Where the parties have agreed on the amount of support or alimony," modification of the agreement is appropriate "to the extent that changed circumstances render the agreed terms no longer 'fair and equitable.'" Morris v. Morris, 263 N.J. | 1 | 1 |
Ramirez v. Amsted Industries, Inc.green1 sentence1985Id. at 347. | 1 | 1 |
Duvin v. Stategreen1 sentence1983With respect to the first difference — the finality of the decision — courts long have had the power to reopen the record to admit additional evidence prior to the entry of a final judgment. 5 Since administrative agencies have the inherent authority to reopen, modify, or rehear even final orders, a fortiori, they like courts, possess the right to reopen or continue hearings prior to the entry of a final order. 6 See, e.g., In re Trantino Parole Application, 89 N.J. 347 (1982); Duvin v. State, 76 N.J. 203, 207 (1978); Skulski v. Nolan, 68 N.J. 179 (1975); Ruvoldt v. Nolan, 63 N.J. 171 (1973); | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New Jersey. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Pond Run Watershed Ass'n v. Tp. of Hamilton Zoning Bd.
green
1 sentence2020Pond Run, 397 N.J. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Shepherd v. Hunterdon Developmental Center
green
2 sentences2012In each, either the application of the doctrine resulted in the extension of the time to pursue a cause of action that would otherwise be barred, as through the use of the discovery rule, see Lopez, supra, 62 N.J. at 274 , 300 A.2d 563 , or the continuing violation doctrine, see Shepherd, supra, 174 N.J. at 6-7 , 803 A.2d 611 , or the application of the doctrine resulted in the continuation of a claim notwithstanding the failure to strictly comply with a statutory requirement, as in the Affidavit of Merit statute, see Knorr, supra, 178 N.J. at 182 , 836 A.2d 794 . 2012In each, either the application of the doctrine resulted in the extension of the time to pursue a cause of action that would otherwise be barred, as through the use of the discovery rule, see Lopez, supra, 62 N.J. at 274 , 300 A.2d 563 , or the continuing violation doctrine, see Shepherd, supra, 174 N.J. at 6-7 , 803 A.2d 611 , or the application of the doctrine resulted in the continuation of a claim notwithstanding the failure to strictly comply with a statutory requirement, as in the Affidavit of Merit statute, see Knorr, supra, 178 N.J. at 182 , 836 A.2d 794 . | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Lopez v. Swyer
green
2 sentences2012In each, either the application of the doctrine resulted in the extension of the time to pursue a cause of action that would otherwise be barred, as through the use of the discovery rule, see Lopez, supra, 62 N.J. at 274 , 300 A.2d 563 , or the continuing violation doctrine, see Shepherd, supra, 174 N.J. at 6-7 , 803 A.2d 611 , or the application of the doctrine resulted in the continuation of a claim notwithstanding the failure to strictly comply with a statutory requirement, as in the Affidavit of Merit statute, see Knorr, supra, 178 N.J. at 182 , 836 A.2d 794 . 2012In each, either the application of the doctrine resulted in the extension of the time to pursue a cause of action that would otherwise be barred, as through the use of the discovery rule, see Lopez, supra, 62 N.J. at 274 , 300 A.2d 563 , or the continuing violation doctrine, see Shepherd, supra, 174 N.J. at 6-7 , 803 A.2d 611 , or the application of the doctrine resulted in the continuation of a claim notwithstanding the failure to strictly comply with a statutory requirement, as in the Affidavit of Merit statute, see Knorr, supra, 178 N.J. at 182 , 836 A.2d 794 . | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Knorr v. Smeal
green
2 sentences2012In each, either the application of the doctrine resulted in the extension of the time to pursue a cause of action that would otherwise be barred, as through the use of the discovery rule, see Lopez, supra, 62 N.J. at 274 , 300 A.2d 563 , or the continuing violation doctrine, see Shepherd, supra, 174 N.J. at 6-7 , 803 A.2d 611 , or the application of the doctrine resulted in the continuation of a claim notwithstanding the failure to strictly comply with a statutory requirement, as in the Affidavit of Merit statute, see Knorr, supra, 178 N.J. at 182 , 836 A.2d 794 . 2012In each, either the application of the doctrine resulted in the extension of the time to pursue a cause of action that would otherwise be barred, as through the use of the discovery rule, see Lopez, supra, 62 N.J. at 274 , 300 A.2d 563 , or the continuing violation doctrine, see Shepherd, supra, 174 N.J. at 6-7 , 803 A.2d 611 , or the application of the doctrine resulted in the continuation of a claim notwithstanding the failure to strictly comply with a statutory requirement, as in the Affidavit of Merit statute, see Knorr, supra, 178 N.J. at 182 , 836 A.2d 794 . | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Khalaf v. Khalaf
green
2 sentences1992Innes v. Innes, 117 N.J. at 503 , 569 A. 2d 770 ; Mahoney v. Mahoney, 91 N.J. at 502 , 453 A. 2d 527 ; Khalaf v. Khalaf, 58 N.J. 63, 69 , 275 A. 2d 132 (1971). 1992Innes v. Innes, 117 N.J. at 503 , 569 A. 2d 770 ; Mahoney v. Mahoney, 91 N.J. at 502 , 453 A. 2d 527 ; Khalaf v. Khalaf, 58 N.J. 63, 69 , 275 A. 2d 132 (1971). | 1 | 1992–1992 |
Dawejko v. Jorgensen Steel Co.
green
2 sentences1985In Dawejko v. Jorgensen, 290 Pa.Super. 15 , 434 A.2d 106 (1981), the Pennsylvania Superior Court adopted the product line theory for awarding compensatory damages but in Martin , the court applied the continuation test to a claim for punitive damages. 1985In Dawejko v. Jorgensen, 290 Pa.Super. 15 , 434 A.2d 106 (1981), the Pennsylvania Superior Court adopted the product line theory for awarding compensatory damages but in Martin , the court applied the continuation test to a claim for punitive damages. | 1 | 1985–1985 |
In Re Related Asbestos Cases
green
2 sentences1985Thus, the separate purposes accomplished by each enables them to operate co-extensively. [3] The California District Court in Asbestos, supra, 566 F. Supp. at 821 , is in accord. 1985Thus, the separate purposes accomplished by each enables them to operate co-extensively. [3] The California District Court in Asbestos, supra, 566 F. Supp. at 821 , is in accord. | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Moe v. Transamerica Title Insurance
green
2 sentences1985After determining that Ray v. Alad could not be expanded to include punitive damages liability, the court considered whether liability could be imposed under the continuation test set forth by the court in Moe v. Transamerica Title Insurance Company, 21 Cal. App. 3d 289 , 98 Cal. Rptr. 547 (1971). 1985After determining that Ray v. Alad could not be expanded to include punitive damages liability, the court considered whether liability could be imposed under the continuation test set forth by the court in Moe v. Transamerica Title Insurance Company, 21 Cal. App. 3d 289 , 98 Cal. Rptr. 547 (1971). | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Martin v. Johns-Manville Corp.
green
2 sentences1985In Martin, supra, 469 A. 2d at 667 , the court noted that the continuation requirement may be satisfied by fewer persons who are directly responsible for the egregious conduct. 1985Martin, 469 A.2d at 667 . | 1 | 1985–1985 |
In Re Parole Application of Trantino
green
1 sentence1983With respect to the first difference — the finality of the decision — courts long have had the power to reopen the record to admit additional evidence prior to the entry of a final judgment. 5 Since administrative agencies have the inherent authority to reopen, modify, or rehear even final orders, a fortiori, they like courts, possess the right to reopen or continue hearings prior to the entry of a final order. 6 See, e.g., In re Trantino Parole Application, 89 N.J. 347 (1982); Duvin v. State, 76 N.J. 203, 207 (1978); Skulski v. Nolan, 68 N.J. 179 (1975); Ruvoldt v. Nolan, 63 N.J. 171 (1973); | 1 | 1983–1983 |
Ruvoldt v. Nolan
green
1 sentence1983With respect to the first difference — the finality of the decision — courts long have had the power to reopen the record to admit additional evidence prior to the entry of a final judgment. 5 Since administrative agencies have the inherent authority to reopen, modify, or rehear even final orders, a fortiori, they like courts, possess the right to reopen or continue hearings prior to the entry of a final order. 6 See, e.g., In re Trantino Parole Application, 89 N.J. 347 (1982); Duvin v. State, 76 N.J. 203, 207 (1978); Skulski v. Nolan, 68 N.J. 179 (1975); Ruvoldt v. Nolan, 63 N.J. 171 (1973); | 1 | 1983–1983 |
Handlon v. Town of Belleville
green
1 sentence1983With respect to the first difference — the finality of the decision — courts long have had the power to reopen the record to admit additional evidence prior to the entry of a final judgment. 5 Since administrative agencies have the inherent authority to reopen, modify, or rehear even final orders, a fortiori, they like courts, possess the right to reopen or continue hearings prior to the entry of a final order. 6 See, e.g., In re Trantino Parole Application, 89 N.J. 347 (1982); Duvin v. State, 76 N.J. 203, 207 (1978); Skulski v. Nolan, 68 N.J. 179 (1975); Ruvoldt v. Nolan, 63 N.J. 171 (1973); | 1 | 1983–1983 |
Burlington County Evergreen Park Mental Hospital v. Cooper
green
1 sentence1983With respect to the first difference — the finality of the decision — courts long have had the power to reopen the record to admit additional evidence prior to the entry of a final judgment. 5 Since administrative agencies have the inherent authority to reopen, modify, or rehear even final orders, a fortiori, they like courts, possess the right to reopen or continue hearings prior to the entry of a final order. 6 See, e.g., In re Trantino Parole Application, 89 N.J. 347 (1982); Duvin v. State, 76 N.J. 203, 207 (1978); Skulski v. Nolan, 68 N.J. 179 (1975); Ruvoldt v. Nolan, 63 N.J. 171 (1973); | 1 | 1983–1983 |
Skulski v. Nolan
green
1 sentence1983With respect to the first difference — the finality of the decision — courts long have had the power to reopen the record to admit additional evidence prior to the entry of a final judgment. 5 Since administrative agencies have the inherent authority to reopen, modify, or rehear even final orders, a fortiori, they like courts, possess the right to reopen or continue hearings prior to the entry of a final order. 6 See, e.g., In re Trantino Parole Application, 89 N.J. 347 (1982); Duvin v. State, 76 N.J. 203, 207 (1978); Skulski v. Nolan, 68 N.J. 179 (1975); Ruvoldt v. Nolan, 63 N.J. 171 (1973); | 1 | 1983–1983 |
Thompson v. Thompson
green
2 sentences1978This additional, “alternative remedy” theory was advanced generations ago as a justification for retaining interspousal tort immunity in Thompson v. Thompson, 218 U. S. 611 , 31 S. Ct. 111 , 54 L. 1978This additional, “alternative remedy” theory was advanced generations ago as a justification for retaining interspousal tort immunity in Thompson v. Thompson, 218 U. S. 611 , 31 S. Ct. 111 , 54 L. | 1 | 1978–1978 |
State v. Kuske
green
2 sentences1975This court, in State v. Kuske, supra , acknowledged the continuation of this rule when it held that letters written by a defendant should have been admitted when offered on the State's case since they were "competent as admissions or admissions against interest." 109 N.J. 1975This court, in State v. Kuske, supra , acknowledged the continuation of this rule when it held that letters written by a defendant should have been admitted when offered on the State's case since they were "competent as admissions or admissions against interest." 109 N.J. | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| Amelchenko v. Borough of Freehold green | 1 | 1969–1969 |
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.