14 New Jersey opinions name it 3 courts 1999–2026 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
State, Tp. of Pennsauken v. Schadgreen2 sentences2025See State, Twp. of Pennsauken v. Schad, 160 N.J. 156, 170 (1999) ("If [a] text . . . is susceptible to different interpretations, the court considers extrinsic factors, such as the statute's purpose, legislative history, and statutory context to ascertain the legislature's intent."). 2019Where the plain language "is susceptible to different interpretations, the court considers extrinsic factors, such as the statute's purpose, legislative history, and statutory context to ascertain the legislature's intent." Ibid. | 3 | 10 |
DiProspero v. Penngreen2 sentences2007Co., 162 N.J. 318, 323 , 744 A. 2d 175 (2000) (quoting Twp. of Pennsauken v. Schad, 160 N.J. 156, 170 , 733 A. 2d 1159 (1999)); see also DiProspero, supra, 183 N.J. at 492-93 , 874 A. 2d 1039 ; State v. Pena, supra, 178 N.J. at 307-08 , 839 A. 2d 870 . [ Thomsen v. Mercer-Charles, 187 N.J. 197, 206 , 901 A. 2d 303 (2006).] We have summarized our task thusly: "When interpreting a statute or regulation, we endeavor to give meaning to all words and to avoid an interpretation that reduces specific language to mere surplusage." DKM Residential Props. 2007Co., 162 N.J. 318, 323 , 744 A. 2d 175 (2000) (quoting Twp. of Pennsauken v. Schad, 160 N.J. 156, 170 , 733 A. 2d 1159 (1999)); see also DiProspero, supra, 183 N.J. at 492-93 , 874 A. 2d 1039 ; State v. Pena, supra, 178 N.J. at 307-08 , 839 A. 2d 870 . [ Thomsen v. Mercer-Charles, 187 N.J. 197, 206 , 901 A. 2d 303 (2006).] We have summarized our task thusly: "When interpreting a statute or regulation, we endeavor to give meaning to all words and to avoid an interpretation that reduces specific language to mere surplusage." DKM Residential Props. | 2 | 2 |
Lesniak v. Budzashgreen2 sentences2026Wingate v. Est. of Ryan, 149 N.J. 227, 236 (1997); Lesniak v. Budzash, 133 N.J. 1, 8 (1993). 2003Wingate v. Estate of Ryan, 149 N.J. 227, 236 , 693 A. 2d 457 (1997); Lesniak v. Budzash, 133 N.J. 1, 8 , 626 A. 2d 1073 (1993). | 1 | 3 |
Wingate v. Estate of Ryangreen2 sentences2026Wingate v. Est. of Ryan, 149 N.J. 227, 236 (1997); Lesniak v. Budzash, 133 N.J. 1, 8 (1993). 2003Wingate v. Estate of Ryan, 149 N.J. 227, 236 , 693 A. 2d 457 (1997); Lesniak v. Budzash, 133 N.J. 1, 8 , 626 A. 2d 1073 (1993). | 1 | 3 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New Jersey. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Aponte-Correa v. Allstate Insurance
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2 sentences2013Co., 162 N.J. 318, 323 , 744 A.2d 175 (2000) (quoting Township of Pennsauken v. Schad, 160 N.J. 156, 170 , 733 A.2d 1159 (1999)). 2013Co., 162 N.J. 318, 323 , 744 A.2d 175 (2000) (quoting Township of Pennsauken v. Schad, 160 N.J. 156, 170 , 733 A.2d 1159 (1999)). | 6 | 2002–2013 |
State v. Pena
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2 sentences2007Co., 162 N.J. 318, 323 , 744 A. 2d 175 (2000) (quoting Twp. of Pennsauken v. Schad, 160 N.J. 156, 170 , 733 A. 2d 1159 (1999)); see also DiProspero, supra, 183 N.J. at 492-93 , 874 A. 2d 1039 ; State v. Pena, supra, 178 N.J. at 307-08 , 839 A. 2d 870 . [ Thomsen v. Mercer-Charles, 187 N.J. 197, 206 , 901 A. 2d 303 (2006).] We have summarized our task thusly: "When interpreting a statute or regulation, we endeavor to give meaning to all words and to avoid an interpretation that reduces specific language to mere surplusage." DKM Residential Props. 2007Co., 162 N.J. 318, 323 , 744 A. 2d 175 (2000) (quoting Twp. of Pennsauken v. Schad, 160 N.J. 156, 170 , 733 A. 2d 1159 (1999)); see also DiProspero, supra, 183 N.J. at 492-93 , 874 A. 2d 1039 ; State v. Pena, supra, 178 N.J. at 307-08 , 839 A. 2d 870 . [ Thomsen v. Mercer-Charles, 187 N.J. 197, 206 , 901 A. 2d 303 (2006).] We have summarized our task thusly: "When interpreting a statute or regulation, we endeavor to give meaning to all words and to avoid an interpretation that reduces specific language to mere surplusage." DKM Residential Props. | 2 | 2006–2007 |
Thomsen v. Mercer-Charles
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2 sentences2007Co., 162 N.J. 318, 323 , 744 A. 2d 175 (2000) (quoting Twp. of Pennsauken v. Schad, 160 N.J. 156, 170 , 733 A. 2d 1159 (1999)); see also DiProspero, supra, 183 N.J. at 492-93 , 874 A. 2d 1039 ; State v. Pena, supra, 178 N.J. at 307-08 , 839 A. 2d 870 . [ Thomsen v. Mercer-Charles, 187 N.J. 197, 206 , 901 A. 2d 303 (2006).] We have summarized our task thusly: "When interpreting a statute or regulation, we endeavor to give meaning to all words and to avoid an interpretation that reduces specific language to mere surplusage." DKM Residential Props. 2007Co., 162 N.J. 318, 323 , 744 A. 2d 175 (2000) (quoting Twp. of Pennsauken v. Schad, 160 N.J. 156, 170 , 733 A. 2d 1159 (1999)); see also DiProspero, supra, 183 N.J. at 492-93 , 874 A. 2d 1039 ; State v. Pena, supra, 178 N.J. at 307-08 , 839 A. 2d 870 . [ Thomsen v. Mercer-Charles, 187 N.J. 197, 206 , 901 A. 2d 303 (2006).] We have summarized our task thusly: "When interpreting a statute or regulation, we endeavor to give meaning to all words and to avoid an interpretation that reduces specific language to mere surplusage." DKM Residential Props. | 1 | 2007–2007 |
NJ Builders, Owners and Managers Association v. Blair
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2 sentences2000Above all, we “seek to effectuate the ‘fundamental purpose for which the legislation was enacted.’” Ibid, (quoting New Jersey Builders, Owners and Managers Ass’n v. Blair, 60 N.J. 330, 338 , 288 A.2d 855 (1972)). 2000Above all, we “seek to effectuate the ‘fundamental purpose for which the legislation was enacted.’” Ibid, (quoting New Jersey Builders, Owners and Managers Ass’n v. Blair, 60 N.J. 330, 338 , 288 A.2d 855 (1972)). | 1 | 2000–2000 |