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24 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1988–2026 5 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.

Followed or applied (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Doe v. Poritzgreen
nj · 1995 · cited in 7 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2010–2021
2 sentences

2021In Burnett, this Court adopted the following seven privacy factors outlined in Doe to assess whether disclosure pursuant to OPRA was appropriate in light of the privacy concerns: (1) the type of record requested; (2) the information it does or might contain; (3) the potential for harm in any subsequent nonconsensual disclosure; (4) the injury from disclosure to the relationship in which the record was generated; (5) the adequacy of safeguards to prevent unauthorized disclosure; (6) the degree of need for access; and (7) whether there is an express statutory mandate, articulated public policy,

2017After applying the seven factors outlined in Burnett v. County of Bergen, 198 N.J. 408, 427 , 968 A.2d 1161 (2009) (adopting factors announced in Doe v. Poritz, 142 N.J. 1, 88 , 662 A.2d 367 (1995), to analyze OPRA), the court held that OPRA’s privacy exemption barred release of relief applications, names of applicants, and amounts paid through the Association’s financial assistance programs.

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Burnett v. County of Bergengreen
nj · 2009 · cited in 5 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2010–2021
2 sentences

2021In Burnett, this Court adopted the following seven privacy factors outlined in Doe to assess whether disclosure pursuant to OPRA was appropriate in light of the privacy concerns: (1) the type of record requested; (2) the information it does or might contain; (3) the potential for harm in any subsequent nonconsensual disclosure; (4) the injury from disclosure to the relationship in which the record was generated; (5) the adequacy of safeguards to prevent unauthorized disclosure; (6) the degree of need for access; and (7) whether there is an express statutory mandate, articulated public policy,

2017After applying the seven factors outlined in Burnett v. County of Bergen, 198 N.J. 408, 427 , 968 A.2d 1161 (2009) (adopting factors announced in Doe v. Poritz, 142 N.J. 1, 88 , 662 A.2d 367 (1995), to analyze OPRA), the court held that OPRA’s privacy exemption barred release of relief applications, names of applicants, and amounts paid through the Association’s financial assistance programs.

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Kennedy v. Mendoza-Martinezgreen
scotus · 1963 · cited in 3 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2011–2014
2 sentences

2014Judge Skillman focused on two of the seven factors listed in Kennedy v. Mendoza-Martinez, 372 U.S. 144, 168 , 83 S.Ct. 554, 567 , 9 L.Ed.2d 644, 661 (1963), which should be considered in determining whether a statute is punitive in effect.

2014Judge Skillman focused on two of the seven factors listed in Kennedy v. Mendoza-Martinez, 372 U.S. 144, 168 , 83 S.Ct. 554, 567 , 9 L.Ed.2d 644, 661 (1963), which should be considered in determining whether a statute is punitive in effect.

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Kimmelman v. Henkels & McCoy, Inc.green
nj · 1987 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2026
2 sentences

2026Pursuant to his finding that DOBI proved counts two and three, he concluded that Robert acted 7 Kimmelman established that an agency assessing civil penalties should consider the following seven factors: good faith or bad faith; the ability to pay; the amount of profits obtained from the illegal activity; injury to the public; duration of the illegal activity or conspiracy; existence of criminal actions; and past violations. 108 N.J. at 137-39 .

2019The Commissioner also analyzed the seven factors that must be considered in determining the reasonableness of civil penalties under the Act pursuant to Kimmelman v. Henkels & McCoy, Inc., 108 N.J. 123, 137-39 (1987): (1) the defendant's good or bad faith; (2) defendant's ability to pay; (3) the amount of profits defendant obtained from the illegal activity; (4) the injury to the public; (5) duration of the conspiracy; (6) the existence of criminal or treble damages actions; and (7) past violations.

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Loigman v. Kimmelmangreen
nj · 1986 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017The court then balanced the six factors set forth in Loigman v. Kimmelman, 102 N.J. 98, 113 , 505 A.2d 958 (1986), and determined that the common law did not require disclosure.

2017The court then balanced the six factors set forth in Loigman v. Kimmelman, 102 N.J. 98, 113 , 505 A.2d 958 (1986), and determined that the common law did not require disclosure.

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Jd v. Mdfgreen
nj · 2011 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Secondly, the court must determine "whether a restraining order is necessary, upon an evaluation of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25 - 29(a)(1) to -29(a)([7]),[3] to protect the victim from an immediate danger or to 3 The seven factors are: (1) The previous history of domestic violence between the plaintiff and defendant, including threats, harassment[,] and physical abuse; (2) The existence of immediate danger to person or property; (3) The financial circumstances of the plaintiff and defendant; (4) The best interests of the victim and any child; (5) In determining custody and parentin

2026When harassment is the alleged predicate act, the court must find not only that the underlying conduct occurred but also that the defendant acted with the "purpose to harass." See J.D., 207 N.J. at 478 ; State v. Hoffman, 149 N.J. 564, 576-77 (1997).

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State v. Hoffmangreen
nj · 1997 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026When harassment is the alleged predicate act, the court must find not only that the underlying conduct occurred but also that the defendant acted with the "purpose to harass." See J.D., 207 N.J. at 478 ; State v. Hoffman, 149 N.J. 564, 576-77 (1997).

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Spaeth v. Srinivasangreen
njsuperctappdiv · 2008 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Cole . . . and Spaeth [v. Srinivasan, 403 N.J.

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Irval Realty Inc. v. Board of Public Utility Commissionersgreen
nj · 1972 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Commrs., 61 N.J. 366, 374 (1972) (applying identical language in pre-OPRA Right to Know Law).

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Pfizer, Inc. v. Employers Insurance of Wausaugreen
nj · 1998 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Super. at 347 - 48 (quoting Pfizer, Inc. v. Employers Ins. of Wausau, 154 N.J. 187, 197-98 (1998)).

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State v. JMgreen
nj · 2005 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008However, the legislative objective in requiring the Attorney General to adopt guidelines regarding the waiver of juvenile delinquency complaints to adult court was "to ensure the uniform application of *958 [ N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-26] throughout the State." N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-26f; see J.M., supra, 182 N.J. at 419 , 866 A. 2d 178 .

2008However, the legislative objective in requiring the Attorney General to adopt guidelines regarding the waiver of juvenile delinquency complaints to adult court was "to ensure the uniform application of *958 [ N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-26] throughout the State." N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-26f; see J.M., supra, 182 N.J. at 419 , 866 A. 2d 178 .

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Li Fu v. Hong Fugreen
nj · 1999 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Restatement (Second) of Conflicts of Law § 6(2) (1971) (articulating seven factors to be considered in all choice of law decisions); Restatement, supra, § 145(1) comment b (noting that in tort law, three of the factors of section 6(2) are relatively insignificant); see also Fu, supra, 160 N.J. at 122 , 733 A. 2d 1133 (identifying the seven factors in section 6 of the Restatement ).

2007Restatement (Second) of Conflicts of Law § 6(2) (1971) (articulating seven factors to be considered in all choice of law decisions); Restatement, supra, § 145(1) comment b (noting that in tort law, three of the factors of section 6(2) are relatively insignificant); see also Fu, supra, 160 N.J. at 122 , 733 A. 2d 1133 (identifying the seven factors in section 6 of the Restatement ).

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United States v. Wardgreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995The Court pursued the inquiry on that basis, simply noting that the District Court and the Court of Appeals had pursued an analysis based explicitly on the seven factors of the MendozctrMartinez “test.” The most it could say for Mendoza-Martinez was that “this list of considerations, while certainly neither exhaustive nor dispositive, has proved helpful in our own consideration of similar questions and provides some guidance in the present case.” Id. at 249 , 100 S.Ct. at 2641 , 65 L.Ed.2d at 750 (emphasis added).

1995The Court pursued the inquiry on that basis, simply noting that the District Court and the Court of Appeals had pursued an analysis based explicitly on the seven factors of the MendozctrMartinez “test.” The most it could say for Mendoza-Martinez was that “this list of considerations, while certainly neither exhaustive nor dispositive, has proved helpful in our own consideration of similar questions and provides some guidance in the present case.” Id. at 249 , 100 S.Ct. at 2641 , 65 L.Ed.2d at 750 (emphasis added).

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Portee v. Jaffeegreen
nj · 1980 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988Dugan, supra, 92 N.J. at 435 ; Stern, supra, 66 N.J. at 345 ; Green, supra, 85 N.J. at 15 ; Portee, supra, 84 N.J. at 96, 97 ; Giardina v. Bennett, 111 N.J. 412 (1988).

1988Dugan, supra, 92 N.J. at 435 ; Stern, supra, 66 N.J. at 345 ; Green, supra, 85 N.J. at 15 ; Portee, supra, 84 N.J. at 96, 97 ; Giardina v. Bennett, 111 N.J. 412 (1988).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (13)

CaseCitedYears
O'BRIEN v. Muskin Corp. green
nj · 1983
2 sentences

1992In applying the risk-utility analysis, the trial court should first consider the following seven factors in order to determine whether to preclude liability as a matter of law because “the minds of reasonable men [or women] could not differ on whether the risks posed by a product outweigh its utility.” O’Brien, supra, 94 N.J. at 186 , 463 A2d 298 : “1.

1992In applying the risk-utility analysis, the trial court should first consider the following seven factors in order to determine whether to preclude liability as a matter of law because “the minds of reasonable men [or women] could not differ on whether the risks posed by a product outweigh its utility.” O’Brien, supra, 94 N.J. at 186 , 463 A2d 298 : “1.

21988–1992
State in the Interest of N.H.(076316) green
nj · 2016
1 sentence

2025N.H., 226 N.J. at 252 ; Z.S., 464 N.J.

12025–2025
State v. Elders green
nj · 2007
1 sentence

2019Defendant also argues the circumstances here are similar to those the Court reviewed in Elders, in which the defendant's nervousness and refusal to identify the passenger of his car did not give rise to an articulable and reasonable suspicion that contraband would be found in his vehicle. 192 N.J. at 246-51 .

12019–2019
Riley v. NEW JERSEY STATE PAROLE green
njsuperctappdiv · 2011
1 sentence

2014Riley, supra, 423 N.J.Super. at 239 , 32 A.3d 190 .

12014–2014
Lonza, Inc. v. Hartford Acc. Co. green
njsuperctappdiv · 2003
2 sentences

2014More specifically, with respect to contracts, section 188 provides: [T]he contacts to be taken into account in applying the principles of § 6 to determine the law applicable to an issue include: (continued) 28 A-3924-12T1 In Lonza, we followed our Supreme Court's lead and reformulated the seven factors listed in Restatement § 6 as follows: "(1) the competing interests of the relevant states, (2) the national interests of commerce among the several states, (3) the interests of the parties, [and (4)] the interests of judicial administration." Lonza, supra, 359 N.J.

2014More specifically, with respect to contracts, section 188 provides: [T]he contacts to be taken into account in applying the principles of § 6 to determine the law applicable to an issue include: (continued) 28 A-3924-12T1 In Lonza, we followed our Supreme Court's lead and reformulated the seven factors listed in Restatement § 6 as follows: "(1) the competing interests of the relevant states, (2) the national interests of commerce among the several states, (3) the interests of the parties, [and (4)] the interests of judicial administration." Lonza, supra, 359 N.J.

12014–2014
Gilbert Spruance Co. v. Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Ass'n. green
nj · 1993
1 sentence

2014The Court stated that an insurance policy "should be interpreted under the substantive law of the state 27 A-3924-12T1 that the parties understood to be the principal location of the insured risk, unless another state has a more significant relationship to the parties, the transaction, and the outcome of the controversy." When making this determination, "courts should rely on the factors and contacts set forth in Restatement sections 6 and 188."6 Id. at 102-03 . 6 Restatement § 6 lists the following seven factors as relevant to the choice-of-law issue: (a) the needs of the interstate and inter

12014–2014
Smith v. Doe green
scotus · 2003
2 sentences

2011In determining whether the adverse effects of a statute constitute retroactive punishment prohibited by the Ex Post Facto Clause, a court should "refer to the seven factors noted in Kennedy v. Mendoza-Martinez, 372 U.S. 144, 168-69 , 83 S.Ct. 554 , 9 L.Ed. 2d 644 (1963)." Smith, supra, 538 U.S. at 97 , 123 S.Ct. at 1149 , 155 L.Ed. 2d at 179 . [3] Those factors are whether the sanction (1) involves an affirmative disability or restraint; (2) has historically been regarded as punishment; (3) comes into play only on a finding of scienter; (4) will promote the traditional aims of punishment—retri

2011In determining whether the adverse effects of a statute constitute retroactive punishment prohibited by the Ex Post Facto Clause, a court should "refer to the seven factors noted in Kennedy v. Mendoza-Martinez, 372 U.S. 144, 168-69 , 83 S.Ct. 554 , 9 L.Ed. 2d 644 (1963)." Smith, supra, 538 U.S. at 97 , 123 S.Ct. at 1149 , 155 L.Ed. 2d at 179 . [3] Those factors are whether the sanction (1) involves an affirmative disability or restraint; (2) has historically been regarded as punishment; (3) comes into play only on a finding of scienter; (4) will promote the traditional aims of punishment—retri

12011–2011
State v. Peace green
nj · 1973
2 sentences

2000However, “[T]he matter of forfeiture lies essentially in judicial discretion.... ” State v. Peace, 63 N.J. 127, 129 , 305 A.2d 410 (1973) Such a determination is equitable in nature and should include a review of the seven factors this court set out in State v. Hyers, 122 N.J.Super. 177 , 299 A.2d 748 (App.Div.1973), and adopted by the Supreme Court in Peace, supra, 63 N.J. at 129 .

2000However, “[T]he matter of forfeiture lies essentially in judicial discretion.... ” State v. Peace, 63 N.J. 127, 129 , 305 A.2d 410 (1973) Such a determination is equitable in nature and should include a review of the seven factors this court set out in State v. Hyers, 122 N.J.Super. 177 , 299 A.2d 748 (App.Div.1973), and adopted by the Supreme Court in Peace, supra, 63 N.J. at 129 .

12000–2000
State v. Hyers green
njsuperctappdiv · 1973
2 sentences

2000However, “[T]he matter of forfeiture lies essentially in judicial discretion.... ” State v. Peace, 63 N.J. 127, 129 , 305 A.2d 410 (1973) Such a determination is equitable in nature and should include a review of the seven factors this court set out in State v. Hyers, 122 N.J.Super. 177 , 299 A.2d 748 (App.Div.1973), and adopted by the Supreme Court in Peace, supra, 63 N.J. at 129 .

2000However, “[T]he matter of forfeiture lies essentially in judicial discretion.... ” State v. Peace, 63 N.J. 127, 129 , 305 A.2d 410 (1973) Such a determination is equitable in nature and should include a review of the seven factors this court set out in State v. Hyers, 122 N.J.Super. 177 , 299 A.2d 748 (App.Div.1973), and adopted by the Supreme Court in Peace, supra, 63 N.J. at 129 .

12000–2000
Stern v. Stern green
nj · 1975
2 sentences

1988Dugan, supra, 92 N.J. at 435 ; Stern, supra, 66 N.J. at 345 ; Green, supra, 85 N.J. at 15 ; Portee, supra, 84 N.J. at 96, 97 ; Giardina v. Bennett, 111 N.J. 412 (1988).

1988Dugan, supra, 92 N.J. at 435 ; Stern, supra, 66 N.J. at 345 ; Green, supra, 85 N.J. at 15 ; Portee, supra, 84 N.J. at 96, 97 ; Giardina v. Bennett, 111 N.J. 412 (1988).

11988–1988
Giardina v. Bennett green
nj · 1988
1 sentence

1988Dugan, supra, 92 N.J. at 435 ; Stern, supra, 66 N.J. at 345 ; Green, supra, 85 N.J. at 15 ; Portee, supra, 84 N.J. at 96, 97 ; Giardina v. Bennett, 111 N.J. 412 (1988).

11988–1988
Green v. Bittner green
nj · 1980
2 sentences

1988Dugan, supra, 92 N.J. at 435 ; Stern, supra, 66 N.J. at 345 ; Green, supra, 85 N.J. at 15 ; Portee, supra, 84 N.J. at 96, 97 ; Giardina v. Bennett, 111 N.J. 412 (1988).

1988Dugan, supra, 92 N.J. at 435 ; Stern, supra, 66 N.J. at 345 ; Green, supra, 85 N.J. at 15 ; Portee, supra, 84 N.J. at 96, 97 ; Giardina v. Bennett, 111 N.J. 412 (1988).

11988–1988
Dugan v. Dugan green
nj · 1983
2 sentences

1988Dugan, supra, 92 N.J. at 435 ; Stern, supra, 66 N.J. at 345 ; Green, supra, 85 N.J. at 15 ; Portee, supra, 84 N.J. at 96, 97 ; Giardina v. Bennett, 111 N.J. 412 (1988).

1988Dugan, supra, 92 N.J. at 435 ; Stern, supra, 66 N.J. at 345 ; Green, supra, 85 N.J. at 15 ; Portee, supra, 84 N.J. at 96, 97 ; Giardina v. Bennett, 111 N.J. 412 (1988).

11988–1988

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NJ § N.J. Stat. § 47:1A-1 (7) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 47:1A-1.1 (3) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 47:1A-10 (3)

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.

Where else courts name it

PA 48 (1982–2024) CA 35 (1994–2026) TN 34 (1998–2025) CT 30 (1982–2025) IN 26 (1995–2019) WY 25 (1998–2025) NJ 24 (1988–2026) MI 20 (1998–2025) OR 20 (1980–2024) TX 20 (1994–2024) FL 19 (1984–2023) OH 18 (1996–2026) IL 18 (1998–2022) MS 18 (1996–2018) MO 17 (2000–2025) KS 16 (1980–2022) SD 16 (1981–2025) NY 14 (1981–2023) WA 13 (2004–2025) WI 12 (1997–2022) UT 12 (1990–2012) NC 11 (1984–2024) AZ 11 (1985–2026) GA 10 (2005–2025) NM 9 (1984–2021) MD 8 (1984–2018) AL 8 (1991–2011) MT 8 (1997–2025) LA 7 (1980–2020) KY 7 (1997–2025) DE 6 (1982–2023) MA 6 (1998–2026) NE 5 (1998–2018) CO 4 (1999–2026) ME 4 (2009–2020) HI 4 (2005–2024) MN 4 (1984–2026) AR 3 (2001–2007) ND 3 (1999–2012) ID 3 (2005–2018) VA 3 (2007–2024) OK 2 (2012–2022) NV 2 (2013–2013) DC 2 (2004–2004) IA 2 (2013–2019) SC 2 (1993–2013)

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