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14 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1884–2021 1 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. RBgreen
nj · 2005 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021State v. R.B., 183 N.J. 308, 324 (2005).

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Strickland v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995See Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687, 690 , 104 S.Ct. 2052, 2064, 2066 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674, 693, 695 (1984); State v. Fritz, 105 N.J. 42, 60-61 , 519 A.2d 336 (1987).

1995See Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687, 690 , 104 S.Ct. 2052, 2064, 2066 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674, 693, 695 (1984); State v. Fritz, 105 N.J. 42, 60-61 , 519 A.2d 336 (1987).

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State v. Ramseurgreen
nj · 1987 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994Most significantly, we determined that constitutional considerations, the mandate of N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3f, and our decision in Czachor required the court to remind jurors in supplemental instructions that they are "free to exercise[] their statutory option to return a final, non-unanimous verdict resulting in imprisonment if, after a reasonable period of deliberations, they are unable to agree." Ramseur, supra, 106 N.J. at 312, 524 A. 2d 188 . *514 We note that other state courts have recognized the propriety of such an instruction even in the absence of an express statutory authorization.

1994Most significantly, we determined that constitutional considerations, the mandate of N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3f, and our decision in Czachor required the court to remind jurors in supplemental instructions that they are "free to exercise[] their statutory option to return a final, non-unanimous verdict resulting in imprisonment if, after a reasonable period of deliberations, they are unable to agree." Ramseur, supra, 106 N.J. at 312, 524 A. 2d 188 . *514 We note that other state courts have recognized the propriety of such an instruction even in the absence of an express statutory authorization.

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Whalen v. Stategreen
del · 1985 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994See, e.g., Whalen v. State, 492 A.2d 552, 562 (Del.1985) (concluding that instructions that failed clearly to inform jury of effect of non-unanimous option prejudiced defendant); State v. Loyd, 459 So.2d 498, 502-03 (La.1984) (holding that failure to instruct jury at its request about consequences of nonunanimity was reversible error); Commonwealth v. Baker, 511 Pa. 1 , 511 A.2d 777 , 789 n.8 (1986) (noting potential for defense counsel to request special instruction to deadlocked jury informing them of option of non-unanimous verdict); State v. Jeffries, 105 Wash.2d 398 , 717 P.2d 722, 736 (u

1994See, e.g., Whalen v. State, 492 A. 2d 552, 562 (Del. 1985) (concluding that instructions that failed clearly to inform jury of effect of non-unanimous option prejudiced defendant); State v. Loyd, 459 So. 2d 498, 502-03 (La. 1984) (holding that failure to instruct jury at its request about consequences of nonunanimity was reversible error); Commonwealth v. Baker, 511 Pa. 1 , 511 A. 2d 777 , 789 n. 8 (1986) (noting potential for defense counsel to request special instruction to deadlocked jury informing them of option of non-unanimous verdict); State v. Jeffries, 105 Wash. 2d 398 , 717 P. 2d 722

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State v. Jeffriesgreen
wash · 1986 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994See, e.g., Whalen v. State, 492 A.2d 552, 562 (Del.1985) (concluding that instructions that failed clearly to inform jury of effect of non-unanimous option prejudiced defendant); State v. Loyd, 459 So.2d 498, 502-03 (La.1984) (holding that failure to instruct jury at its request about consequences of nonunanimity was reversible error); Commonwealth v. Baker, 511 Pa. 1 , 511 A.2d 777 , 789 n.8 (1986) (noting potential for defense counsel to request special instruction to deadlocked jury informing them of option of non-unanimous verdict); State v. Jeffries, 105 Wash.2d 398 , 717 P.2d 722, 736 (u

1994See, e.g., Whalen v. State, 492 A.2d 552, 562 (Del.1985) (concluding that instructions that failed clearly to inform jury of effect of non-unanimous option prejudiced defendant); State v. Loyd, 459 So.2d 498, 502-03 (La.1984) (holding that failure to instruct jury at its request about consequences of nonunanimity was reversible error); Commonwealth v. Baker, 511 Pa. 1 , 511 A.2d 777 , 789 n.8 (1986) (noting potential for defense counsel to request special instruction to deadlocked jury informing them of option of non-unanimous verdict); State v. Jeffries, 105 Wash.2d 398 , 717 P.2d 722, 736 (u

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State v. Loydgreen
la · 1984 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994See, e.g., Whalen v. State, 492 A.2d 552, 562 (Del.1985) (concluding that instructions that failed clearly to inform jury of effect of non-unanimous option prejudiced defendant); State v. Loyd, 459 So.2d 498, 502-03 (La.1984) (holding that failure to instruct jury at its request about consequences of nonunanimity was reversible error); Commonwealth v. Baker, 511 Pa. 1 , 511 A.2d 777 , 789 n.8 (1986) (noting potential for defense counsel to request special instruction to deadlocked jury informing them of option of non-unanimous verdict); State v. Jeffries, 105 Wash.2d 398 , 717 P.2d 722, 736 (u

1994See, e.g., Whalen v. State, 492 A. 2d 552, 562 (Del. 1985) (concluding that instructions that failed clearly to inform jury of effect of non-unanimous option prejudiced defendant); State v. Loyd, 459 So. 2d 498, 502-03 (La. 1984) (holding that failure to instruct jury at its request about consequences of nonunanimity was reversible error); Commonwealth v. Baker, 511 Pa. 1 , 511 A. 2d 777 , 789 n. 8 (1986) (noting potential for defense counsel to request special instruction to deadlocked jury informing them of option of non-unanimous verdict); State v. Jeffries, 105 Wash. 2d 398 , 717 P. 2d 722

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John R. McWeeney v. New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Companygreen
ca2 · 1960 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987We found that a general instruction on the tax exemption for damage awards is proper because it “imposes no new burden on the jury and there is nothing speculative about it.” Id. at 489 (quoting McWeeney v. New York, N.H. & H.R.R., 282 F.2d 34, 39 (2d Cir.), cert, denied, 364 U.S. 870 , 81 S.Ct. 115 , 5 L.Ed.2d 93 (1960)).

1987We found that a general instruction on the tax exemption for damage awards is proper because it "imposes no new burden on the jury and there is nothing speculative about it." Id. at 489 (quoting McWeeney v. New York, N.H. & H.R.R., 282 F. 2d 34, 39 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 364 U.S. 870 , 81 S.Ct. 115 , 5 L.Ed. 2d 93 (1960)).

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Lertch v. McLeangreen
nj · 1955 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1961–1961
1 sentence

1961Lertch v. McLean, 18 N.J. 68, 74 (1955); R.R. 4:52-1.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (20)

CaseCitedYears
Arizona v. Washington green
scotus · 1978
2 sentences

2014Id. at 511-13 , 98 S. Ct. at 833-34 , 54 L.

2014Id. at 511-13 , 98 S. Ct. at 833-34 , 54 L.

12014–2014
Ronan v. Adely green
nj · 2004
2 sentences

2012In two eases — Ronan v. Adely, 182 N.J. 103 , 861 A.2d 822 (2004) and Gubernat v. Deremer, 140 N.J. 120 , 657 A.2d 856 (1995) — the Court authorized application of a presumption in the PPR’s favor in name-change disputes when the child was born out of wedlock.

2012In two eases — Ronan v. Adely, 182 N.J. 103 , 861 A.2d 822 (2004) and Gubernat v. Deremer, 140 N.J. 120 , 657 A.2d 856 (1995) — the Court authorized application of a presumption in the PPR’s favor in name-change disputes when the child was born out of wedlock.

12012–2012
Gubernat v. Deremer green
nj · 1995
2 sentences

2012In two eases — Ronan v. Adely, 182 N.J. 103 , 861 A.2d 822 (2004) and Gubernat v. Deremer, 140 N.J. 120 , 657 A.2d 856 (1995) — the Court authorized application of a presumption in the PPR’s favor in name-change disputes when the child was born out of wedlock.

2012In two eases — Ronan v. Adely, 182 N.J. 103 , 861 A.2d 822 (2004) and Gubernat v. Deremer, 140 N.J. 120 , 657 A.2d 856 (1995) — the Court authorized application of a presumption in the PPR’s favor in name-change disputes when the child was born out of wedlock.

12012–2012
Mazza v. Cavicchia green
nj · 1954
2 sentences

2007Supra, 15 N.J. at 511-26 , 105 A.2d 545 .

2007Supra, 15 N.J. at 511-26 , 105 A.2d 545 .

12007–2007
State v. Fritz green
nj · 1987
2 sentences

1995See Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687, 690 , 104 S.Ct. 2052, 2064, 2066 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674, 693, 695 (1984); State v. Fritz, 105 N.J. 42, 60-61 , 519 A.2d 336 (1987).

1995See Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687, 690 , 104 S.Ct. 2052, 2064, 2066 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674, 693, 695 (1984); State v. Fritz, 105 N.J. 42, 60-61 , 519 A.2d 336 (1987).

11995–1995
Commonwealth v. Baker green
pa · 1986
2 sentences

1994See, e.g., Whalen v. State, 492 A.2d 552, 562 (Del.1985) (concluding that instructions that failed clearly to inform jury of effect of non-unanimous option prejudiced defendant); State v. Loyd, 459 So.2d 498, 502-03 (La.1984) (holding that failure to instruct jury at its request about consequences of nonunanimity was reversible error); Commonwealth v. Baker, 511 Pa. 1 , 511 A.2d 777 , 789 n.8 (1986) (noting potential for defense counsel to request special instruction to deadlocked jury informing them of option of non-unanimous verdict); State v. Jeffries, 105 Wash.2d 398 , 717 P.2d 722, 736 (u

1994See, e.g., Whalen v. State, 492 A.2d 552, 562 (Del.1985) (concluding that instructions that failed clearly to inform jury of effect of non-unanimous option prejudiced defendant); State v. Loyd, 459 So.2d 498, 502-03 (La.1984) (holding that failure to instruct jury at its request about consequences of nonunanimity was reversible error); Commonwealth v. Baker, 511 Pa. 1 , 511 A.2d 777 , 789 n.8 (1986) (noting potential for defense counsel to request special instruction to deadlocked jury informing them of option of non-unanimous verdict); State v. Jeffries, 105 Wash.2d 398 , 717 P.2d 722, 736 (u

11994–1994
Stringer v. Mississippi green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

1994See, e.g., Whalen v. State, 492 A.2d 552, 562 (Del.1985) (concluding that instructions that failed clearly to inform jury of effect of non-unanimous option prejudiced defendant); State v. Loyd, 459 So.2d 498, 502-03 (La.1984) (holding that failure to instruct jury at its request about consequences of nonunanimity was reversible error); Commonwealth v. Baker, 511 Pa. 1 , 511 A.2d 777 , 789 n.8 (1986) (noting potential for defense counsel to request special instruction to deadlocked jury informing them of option of non-unanimous verdict); State v. Jeffries, 105 Wash.2d 398 , 717 P.2d 722, 736 (u

1994See, e.g., Whalen v. State, 492 A. 2d 552, 562 (Del. 1985) (concluding that instructions that failed clearly to inform jury of effect of non-unanimous option prejudiced defendant); State v. Loyd, 459 So. 2d 498, 502-03 (La. 1984) (holding that failure to instruct jury at its request about consequences of nonunanimity was reversible error); Commonwealth v. Baker, 511 Pa. 1 , 511 A. 2d 777 , 789 n. 8 (1986) (noting potential for defense counsel to request special instruction to deadlocked jury informing them of option of non-unanimous verdict); State v. Jeffries, 105 Wash. 2d 398 , 717 P. 2d 722

11994–1994
National Bancard Corp. v. Visa U. S. A., Inc. green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

1994See, e.g., Whalen v. State, 492 A.2d 552, 562 (Del.1985) (concluding that instructions that failed clearly to inform jury of effect of non-unanimous option prejudiced defendant); State v. Loyd, 459 So.2d 498, 502-03 (La.1984) (holding that failure to instruct jury at its request about consequences of nonunanimity was reversible error); Commonwealth v. Baker, 511 Pa. 1 , 511 A.2d 777 , 789 n.8 (1986) (noting potential for defense counsel to request special instruction to deadlocked jury informing them of option of non-unanimous verdict); State v. Jeffries, 105 Wash.2d 398 , 717 P.2d 722, 736 (u

1994See, e.g., Whalen v. State, 492 A. 2d 552, 562 (Del. 1985) (concluding that instructions that failed clearly to inform jury of effect of non-unanimous option prejudiced defendant); State v. Loyd, 459 So. 2d 498, 502-03 (La. 1984) (holding that failure to instruct jury at its request about consequences of nonunanimity was reversible error); Commonwealth v. Baker, 511 Pa. 1 , 511 A. 2d 777 , 789 n. 8 (1986) (noting potential for defense counsel to request special instruction to deadlocked jury informing them of option of non-unanimous verdict); State v. Jeffries, 105 Wash. 2d 398 , 717 P. 2d 722

11994–1994
State v. Williams green
nj · 1988
2 sentences

1991In Williams, supra, 113 N.J. at 412 , 550 A. 2d 1172 , we expressed "serious reservations concerning the propriety of an instruction * * * that * * * effectively tells a juror what answers during the death qualification process lead to automatic excusal and what responses avoid excusal." In that case the court instructed the jury as follows: *90 In short, your views about a death penalty disqualify you only if they cause you to vote automatically one way or the other without regard to the evidence or my instructions as to whether defendant is guilty or as to whether a death penalty is to be im

1991In Williams, supra, 113 N.J. at 412 , 550 A. 2d 1172 , we expressed "serious reservations concerning the propriety of an instruction * * * that * * * effectively tells a juror what answers during the death qualification process lead to automatic excusal and what responses avoid excusal." In that case the court instructed the jury as follows: *90 In short, your views about a death penalty disqualify you only if they cause you to vote automatically one way or the other without regard to the evidence or my instructions as to whether defendant is guilty or as to whether a death penalty is to be im

11991–1991
Tenore v. Nu Car Carriers, Inc. green
nj · 1975
2 sentences

1987We found that a general instruction on the tax exemption for damage awards is proper because it “imposes no new burden on the jury and there is nothing speculative about it.” Id. at 489 (quoting McWeeney v. New York, N.H. & H.R.R., 282 F.2d 34, 39 (2d Cir.), cert, denied, 364 U.S. 870 , 81 S.Ct. 115 , 5 L.Ed.2d 93 (1960)).

1987We found that a general instruction on the tax exemption for damage awards is proper because it "imposes no new burden on the jury and there is nothing speculative about it." Id. at 489 (quoting McWeeney v. New York, N.H. & H.R.R., 282 F. 2d 34, 39 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 364 U.S. 870 , 81 S.Ct. 115 , 5 L.Ed. 2d 93 (1960)).

11987–1987
Delta Air Lines, Inc. v. Civil Aeronautics Board green
scotus · 1960
2 sentences

1987We found that a general instruction on the tax exemption for damage awards is proper because it “imposes no new burden on the jury and there is nothing speculative about it.” Id. at 489 (quoting McWeeney v. New York, N.H. & H.R.R., 282 F.2d 34, 39 (2d Cir.), cert, denied, 364 U.S. 870 , 81 S.Ct. 115 , 5 L.Ed.2d 93 (1960)).

1987We found that a general instruction on the tax exemption for damage awards is proper because it "imposes no new burden on the jury and there is nothing speculative about it." Id. at 489 (quoting McWeeney v. New York, N.H. & H.R.R., 282 F. 2d 34, 39 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 364 U.S. 870 , 81 S.Ct. 115 , 5 L.Ed. 2d 93 (1960)).

11987–1987
Guterma v. United States green
scotus · 1960
2 sentences

1987We found that a general instruction on the tax exemption for damage awards is proper because it “imposes no new burden on the jury and there is nothing speculative about it.” Id. at 489 (quoting McWeeney v. New York, N.H. & H.R.R., 282 F.2d 34, 39 (2d Cir.), cert, denied, 364 U.S. 870 , 81 S.Ct. 115 , 5 L.Ed.2d 93 (1960)).

1987We found that a general instruction on the tax exemption for damage awards is proper because it "imposes no new burden on the jury and there is nothing speculative about it." Id. at 489 (quoting McWeeney v. New York, N.H. & H.R.R., 282 F. 2d 34, 39 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 364 U.S. 870 , 81 S.Ct. 115 , 5 L.Ed. 2d 93 (1960)).

11987–1987
Benton v. McCarthy green
scotus · 1960
2 sentences

1987We found that a general instruction on the tax exemption for damage awards is proper because it “imposes no new burden on the jury and there is nothing speculative about it.” Id. at 489 (quoting McWeeney v. New York, N.H. & H.R.R., 282 F.2d 34, 39 (2d Cir.), cert, denied, 364 U.S. 870 , 81 S.Ct. 115 , 5 L.Ed.2d 93 (1960)).

1987We found that a general instruction on the tax exemption for damage awards is proper because it "imposes no new burden on the jury and there is nothing speculative about it." Id. at 489 (quoting McWeeney v. New York, N.H. & H.R.R., 282 F. 2d 34, 39 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 364 U.S. 870 , 81 S.Ct. 115 , 5 L.Ed. 2d 93 (1960)).

11987–1987
State v. Mayberry green
nj · 1968
1 sentence

1980Therefore, the propriety of the defense itself was left open. 52 N.J. at 430-431 .

11980–1980
Pugh v. State green
texcrimapp · 1964
2 sentences

1979App. 1978) (juror where defendant was charged with indecency with child had witnessed sexual assault on own daughter); Pugh v. State, 376 S. W. 2d 760 (Tex. Cr.

1979App. 1978) (juror where defendant was charged with indecency with child had witnessed sexual assault on own daughter); Pugh v. State, 376 S.W. 2d 760 (Tex. Cr.

11979–1979
Salazar v. State green
texcrimapp · 1978
2 sentences

1979Many eases, however, have recognized the propriety of a challenge for cause where there is reason to question a juror’s impartiality because of direct or indirect involvement as, or with, the victim of a crime; e. g., Salazar v. State, 562 S. W. 2d 480 (Tex. Cr.

1979Many cases, however, have recognized the propriety of a challenge *76 for cause where there is reason to question a juror's impartiality because of direct or indirect involvement as, or with, the victim of a crime; e.g., Salazar v. State, 562 S.W. 2d 480 (Tex. Cr.

11979–1979
Commonwealth v. Finn green
mass · 1871
1 sentence

1912In that case we approved as sound the following declaration of the Supreme Court of Massachusetts in Commonwealth v. Finn, 108 Mass. 466 : “Guilty knowledge may be found by the jury where the defendant receives the goods under such circumstances as would satisfy a man of ordinary intelligence and caution that they were stolen.” The next assignment challenges the propriety of the instruction of the court upon the significance to be given the fact that the defendant failed to offer himself as a witness on his own behalf.

11912–1912
Buttelli v. Jersey City, Hoboken & Rutherford Electric Railway Co. green
nj · 1896
1 sentence

1912Buttelli v. Electric Company, 30 Vroom 302.

11912–1912
Parker v. State green
nj · 1899
1 sentence

1912It was entirely justified by the decisions of the Court of Errors and Appeals in Parker v. State, 33 Vroom 801 , and State v. Twining, 44 Id. 691.

11912–1912
In re the Estate of Mains neutral
njsuperctappdiv · 1917
1 sentence

1884Chancellor Williamson recognized the propriety of this rule-in Clarke v. Johnston, 2 Stock. 287 , and it has not since then been questioned.

11884–1884

Where else courts name it

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