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17 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1968–2026 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Wenner v. McEldowney & Co.green2 sentences2026The purpose of a verdict sheet and jury interrogatories, is "'to require the jury to specifically consider the essential issues of the case, to clarify the court's charge to the jury, and to clarify the meaning of the verdict and permit error to be localized.'" Ponzo v. Pelle, 166 N.J. 481, 490-91 (2001) (quoting Wenner v. McEldowney & Co., 102 N.J. 2025The purpose of jury instructions, and, by extension, verdict sheets, is "to require the jury to specifically consider the essential issues of the case, to clarify the court's charge to the jury, and to clarify the meaning of the verdict and permit error to be localized." Ponzo v. Pelle, 166 N.J. 481, 490-91 (2001) (quoting Wenner v. McEldowney & Co., 102 N.J. | 8 | 13 |
Ponzo v. Pellegreen2 sentences2026The purpose of a verdict sheet and jury interrogatories, is "'to require the jury to specifically consider the essential issues of the case, to clarify the court's charge to the jury, and to clarify the meaning of the verdict and permit error to be localized.'" Ponzo v. Pelle, 166 N.J. 481, 490-91 (2001) (quoting Wenner v. McEldowney & Co., 102 N.J. 2025The purpose of jury instructions, and, by extension, verdict sheets, is "to require the jury to specifically consider the essential issues of the case, to clarify the court's charge to the jury, and to clarify the meaning of the verdict and permit error to be localized." Ponzo v. Pelle, 166 N.J. 481, 490-91 (2001) (quoting Wenner v. McEldowney & Co., 102 N.J. | 6 | 7 |
Sons of Thunder, Inc. v. Borden, Inc.green2 sentences2025"The purposes of submitting interrogatories [on a verdict sheet] are to require the jury to specifically consider the essential issues of the case, to clarify the court's charge to the jury, and to clarify the meaning of the verdict and permit error to be localized." Sons of Thunder, Inc. v. Borden, Inc., 148 N.J. 396, 419 (1997) (internal quotation marks omitted). 2020Special interrogatories on verdict forms are utilized to prompt the jury "to specifically consider the essential issues of the case, to clarify the court's charge to the jury, and to clarify the meaning of the verdict and permit error to be localized." Sons of Thunders, Inc. v. Borden, Inc., 148 N.J. 396, 419 (1997) A-0947-18T1 18 (quoting Wenner v. McEldowney & Co., 102 N.J. | 3 | 7 |
Nylander v. Rogersgreen2 sentences1984Wenner v. McEldowney & Co., 102 N.J.Super. 13, 19 (App.Div.1968), certif. den., 52 N.J. 493 (1968) (The rule [Revised Rule 4:50-2] “require[s] the jury to specifically consider the essential issues of the case, to clarify the court’s charge to the jury, and to clarify the meaning of the verdict and permit error to be localized”); see also *98 Nylander v. Rogers, 41 N.J. 236, 240 (1963); Terminal Constr. 1968See Nylander v. Rogers, 41 N.J. 236 (1963); Terminal Construction Corp., v. Bergen County, 18 N.J. 294 , at headnote 15 (1955); Marchese v. Monaco, 52 N.J. | 2 | 2 |
Wenner v. McELDOWNEY AND COMPANYgreen2 sentences2012“Interrogatories are meant to serve particular purposes: ‘to require the jury to specifically consider the essential issues of the ease, to clarify the court’s charge to the jury, and to clarify the meaning of the verdict and permit error to be localized.’ ” Id. at 490-91 , 766 A.2d 1103 (quoting Wenner v. McEldowney & Co., 102 N.J.Super. 13, 19 , 245 A.2d 208 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 52 N.J. 493 , 246 A.2d 452 (1968)). 2012“Interrogatories are meant to serve particular purposes: ‘to require the jury to specifically consider the essential issues of the ease, to clarify the court’s charge to the jury, and to clarify the meaning of the verdict and permit error to be localized.’ ” Id. at 490-91 , 766 A.2d 1103 (quoting Wenner v. McEldowney & Co., 102 N.J.Super. 13, 19 , 245 A.2d 208 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 52 N.J. 493 , 246 A.2d 452 (1968)). | 1 | 7 |
Terminal Construction Corp. v. Bergen County Hackensack River Sanitary Sewer District Authoritygreen2 sentences1984Corp. v. Bergen County, etc., District Authority, 18 N.J. 294, 319 (1955). 1968See Nylander v. Rogers, 41 N.J. 236 (1963); Terminal Construction Corp., v. Bergen County, 18 N.J. 294 , at headnote 15 (1955); Marchese v. Monaco, 52 N.J. | 1 | 2 |
Bolz v. Bolzgreen1 sentence2025Super. 13, 19 (App. Div. 1968), certif. denied, 52 N.J. 493 (1968)); see also Bolz, 400 N.J. | 1 | 1 |
Bleeker v. Trickologreen2 sentences1991The purpose of this rule which allows use of special interrogatories is “to require the jury to specifically consider the essential issues in the case, to clarify the court’s charge to the jury, and to clarify the meaning of the verdict and permit error to be localized.” Wenner v. McEldowney & Co., 102 N.J.Super. 13, 19 , 245 A.2d 208 (App.Div.), certif. denied 52 N.J. 493, 246 A.2d 452 (1968); see Bleeker v. Trickolo, 89 N.J.Super. 502, 507 , 215 A.2d 571 (App.Div.1965). 1991The purpose of this rule which allows use of special interrogatories is “to require the jury to specifically consider the essential issues in the case, to clarify the court’s charge to the jury, and to clarify the meaning of the verdict and permit error to be localized.” Wenner v. McEldowney & Co., 102 N.J.Super. 13, 19 , 245 A.2d 208 (App.Div.), certif. denied 52 N.J. 493, 246 A.2d 452 (1968); see Bleeker v. Trickolo, 89 N.J.Super. 502, 507 , 215 A.2d 571 (App.Div.1965). | 1 | 1 |
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Myrlak v. Port Auth. of NY and NJ
green
2 sentences2008"The purposes of submitting interrogatories to the jury `are to require the jury to specifically consider the essential issues of the case, to clarify the court's charge to the jury, and to clarify the meaning of the verdict and permit error to be localized.'" Id. at 419 , 690 A. 2d 575 (quoting Wenner v. McEldowney & Co., 102 N.J.Super. 13, 19 , 245 A. 2d 208 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 52 N.J. 493 , 246 A. 2d 452 (1968)). "`A trial judge is obliged to give a comprehensible explanation of the questions that the jury must resolve and [to inform the jury] of the law applicable to the issues in 2008"The purposes of submitting interrogatories to the jury `are to require the jury to specifically consider the essential issues of the case, to clarify the court's charge to the jury, and to clarify the meaning of the verdict and permit error to be localized.'" Id. at 419 , 690 A. 2d 575 (quoting Wenner v. McEldowney & Co., 102 N.J.Super. 13, 19 , 245 A. 2d 208 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 52 N.J. 493 , 246 A. 2d 452 (1968)). "`A trial judge is obliged to give a comprehensible explanation of the questions that the jury must resolve and [to inform the jury] of the law applicable to the issues in | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Vallejo by Morales v. Rahway Police Dept.
green
2 sentences2008"The purposes of submitting interrogatories to the jury `are to require the jury to specifically consider the essential issues of the case, to clarify the court's charge to the jury, and to clarify the meaning of the verdict and permit error to be localized.'" Id. at 419 , 690 A. 2d 575 (quoting Wenner v. McEldowney & Co., 102 N.J.Super. 13, 19 , 245 A. 2d 208 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 52 N.J. 493 , 246 A. 2d 452 (1968)). "`A trial judge is obliged to give a comprehensible explanation of the questions that the jury must resolve and [to inform the jury] of the law applicable to the issues in 2008"The purposes of submitting interrogatories to the jury `are to require the jury to specifically consider the essential issues of the case, to clarify the court's charge to the jury, and to clarify the meaning of the verdict and permit error to be localized.'" Id. at 419 , 690 A. 2d 575 (quoting Wenner v. McEldowney & Co., 102 N.J.Super. 13, 19 , 245 A. 2d 208 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 52 N.J. 493 , 246 A. 2d 452 (1968)). "`A trial judge is obliged to give a comprehensible explanation of the questions that the jury must resolve and [to inform the jury] of the law applicable to the issues in | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Peck v. Imedia, Inc.
green
1 sentence2008"The purposes of submitting interrogatories to the jury `are to require the jury to specifically consider the essential issues of the case, to clarify the court's charge to the jury, and to clarify the meaning of the verdict and permit error to be localized.'" Id. at 419 , 690 A. 2d 575 (quoting Wenner v. McEldowney & Co., 102 N.J.Super. 13, 19 , 245 A. 2d 208 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 52 N.J. 493 , 246 A. 2d 452 (1968)). "`A trial judge is obliged to give a comprehensible explanation of the questions that the jury must resolve and [to inform the jury] of the law applicable to the issues in | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Myrlak v. Port Authority
neutral
2 sentences2008"The purposes of submitting interrogatories to the jury `are to require the jury to specifically consider the essential issues of the case, to clarify the court's charge to the jury, and to clarify the meaning of the verdict and permit error to be localized.'" Id. at 419 , 690 A. 2d 575 (quoting Wenner v. McEldowney & Co., 102 N.J.Super. 13, 19 , 245 A. 2d 208 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 52 N.J. 493 , 246 A. 2d 452 (1968)). "`A trial judge is obliged to give a comprehensible explanation of the questions that the jury must resolve and [to inform the jury] of the law applicable to the issues in 2008"The purposes of submitting interrogatories to the jury `are to require the jury to specifically consider the essential issues of the case, to clarify the court's charge to the jury, and to clarify the meaning of the verdict and permit error to be localized.'" Id. at 419 , 690 A. 2d 575 (quoting Wenner v. McEldowney & Co., 102 N.J.Super. 13, 19 , 245 A. 2d 208 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 52 N.J. 493 , 246 A. 2d 452 (1968)). "`A trial judge is obliged to give a comprehensible explanation of the questions that the jury must resolve and [to inform the jury] of the law applicable to the issues in | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Benson v. Brown
green
2 sentences2001“The framing of [jury] questions in clear and understandable language cannot be overemphasized.” Benson v. Brown, 276 N.J.Super. 553, 565 , 648 A.2d 499 (App.Div.1994). 2001“The framing of [jury] questions in clear and understandable language cannot be overemphasized.” Benson v. Brown, 276 N.J.Super. 553, 565 , 648 A.2d 499 (App.Div.1994). | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Marchese v. Monaco
green
1 sentence1968See Nylander v. Rogers, 41 N.J. 236 (1963); Terminal Construction Corp., v. Bergen County, 18 N.J. 294 , at headnote 15 (1955); Marchese v. Monaco, 52 N.J. | 1 | 1968–1968 |