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13 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1985–2021 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
In Re the Suspension or Revocation of the License of DeMarcogreen
nj · 1980 · cited in 10 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1985–2014
2 sentences

2000The test for vagueness "does not consist of a linguistic analysis conducted in a vacuum," but requires a reading of the statute in context with "the reality to which the provision applies." In re Suspension of De Marco, 83 N.J. 25, 37 , 414 A. 2d 1339 (1980).

2000The test for vagueness "does not consist of a linguistic analysis conducted in a vacuum," but requires a reading of the statute in context with "the reality to which the provision applies." In re Suspension of De Marco, 83 N.J. 25, 37 , 414 A. 2d 1339 (1980).

510
State v. Saundersgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1997 · cited in 4 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1999–2021
2 sentences

2021Notably, "[j]udicial review of a vagueness challenge is not 'a linguistic analysis conducted in a vacuum.'" Ibid. (quoting State v. Saunders, 302 N.J.

2014Ed. 322, 328 (1926)); see also Town Tobbacconist, supra, 94 N.J. at 118 . 24 A-6292-11T2 Judicial review of a vagueness challenge is not "'a linguistic analysis conducted in a vacuum.'" Saunders, supra, 302 N.J.

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Town Tobacconist v. Kimmelmangreen
nj · 1983 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Ed. 322, 328 (1926)); see also Town Tobbacconist, supra, 94 N.J. at 118 . 24 A-6292-11T2 Judicial review of a vagueness challenge is not "'a linguistic analysis conducted in a vacuum.'" Saunders, supra, 302 N.J.

11
cluster 388776green
ca5 · 1981 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Ass'n, 124 N.J. 69, 78 , 590 A. 2d 210 (1991) (quoting Exxon Corp. v. Busbee, 644 F.2d 1030, 1033 (5th Cir.)), cert. denied, 454 U.S. 932 , 102 S.Ct. 430 , 70 L.Ed. 2d 239 (1981). "[V]agueness is not a linguistic analysis conducted in a vacuum but requires consideration of the questioned provision itself, related provisions, and the reality in which the provision is to be applied." State v. Saunders, 302 N.J.Super. 509, 521 , 695 A. 2d 722 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 151 N.J. 470 , 700 A. 2d 881 (1997) (internal quotation omitted).

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State v. Lashinskygreen
nj · 1979 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999Finally, unless the statutory framework suggests otherwise, "the words used in a statute carry their ordinary and well-understood meanings." Mortimer, supra, 135 N.J. at 532 , 641 A. 2d 257 (citation omitted); see also Lashinsky, supra, 81 N.J. at 18 , 404 A. 2d 1121 (adding common intelligence, coupled with "ordinary human experience," to the assessment of "vagueness").

1999Finally, unless the statutory framework suggests otherwise, "the words used in a statute carry their ordinary and well-understood meanings." Mortimer, supra, 135 N.J. at 532 , 641 A. 2d 257 (citation omitted); see also Lashinsky, supra, 81 N.J. at 18 , 404 A. 2d 1121 (adding common intelligence, coupled with "ordinary human experience," to the assessment of "vagueness").

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Boyce Motor Lines, Inc. v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1952 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Nor is it unfair to require that one who deliberately goes perilously close to an area of proscribed conduct shall take the risk that he may cross the line. [Boyce Motor Lines v. United States, 342 U.S. 337, 340 , 72 S.Ct. 329, 330-31 , 96 L.Ed. 367, 371 (1952) (footnote omitted).] Analysis of constitutional vagueness is not “a linguistic analysis conducted in a vacuum” but requires consideration of the questioned provision itself, related provisions, and the reality in which the provision is to be applied.

1997Nor is it unfair to require that one who deliberately goes perilously close to an area of proscribed conduct shall take the risk that he may cross the line. [Boyce Motor Lines v. United States, 342 U.S. 337, 340 , 72 S.Ct. 329, 330-31 , 96 L.Ed. 367, 371 (1952) (footnote omitted).] Analysis of constitutional vagueness is not “a linguistic analysis conducted in a vacuum” but requires consideration of the questioned provision itself, related provisions, and the reality in which the provision is to be applied.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New Jersey. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
State of New Jersey v. Daniel A. Borjas green
njsuperctappdiv · 2014
1 sentence

2021Notably, "[j]udicial review of a vagueness challenge is not 'a linguistic analysis conducted in a vacuum.'" Ibid. (quoting State v. Saunders, 302 N.J.

12021–2021
Matter of If green
nj · 1997
1 sentence

2009Ass'n, 124 N.J. 69, 78 , 590 A. 2d 210 (1991) (quoting Exxon Corp. v. Busbee, 644 F.2d 1030, 1033 (5th Cir.)), cert. denied, 454 U.S. 932 , 102 S.Ct. 430 , 70 L.Ed. 2d 239 (1981). "[V]agueness is not a linguistic analysis conducted in a vacuum but requires consideration of the questioned provision itself, related provisions, and the reality in which the provision is to be applied." State v. Saunders, 302 N.J.Super. 509, 521 , 695 A. 2d 722 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 151 N.J. 470 , 700 A. 2d 881 (1997) (internal quotation omitted).

12009–2009
In Re the Loans of the New Jersey Property Liability Insurance Guaranty Ass'n green
nj · 1991
2 sentences

2009Ass'n, 124 N.J. 69, 78 , 590 A. 2d 210 (1991) (quoting Exxon Corp. v. Busbee, 644 F.2d 1030, 1033 (5th Cir.)), cert. denied, 454 U.S. 932 , 102 S.Ct. 430 , 70 L.Ed. 2d 239 (1981). "[V]agueness is not a linguistic analysis conducted in a vacuum but requires consideration of the questioned provision itself, related provisions, and the reality in which the provision is to be applied." State v. Saunders, 302 N.J.Super. 509, 521 , 695 A. 2d 722 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 151 N.J. 470 , 700 A. 2d 881 (1997) (internal quotation omitted).

2009Ass'n, 124 N.J. 69, 78 , 590 A. 2d 210 (1991) (quoting Exxon Corp. v. Busbee, 644 F.2d 1030, 1033 (5th Cir.)), cert. denied, 454 U.S. 932 , 102 S.Ct. 430 , 70 L.Ed. 2d 239 (1981). "[V]agueness is not a linguistic analysis conducted in a vacuum but requires consideration of the questioned provision itself, related provisions, and the reality in which the provision is to be applied." State v. Saunders, 302 N.J.Super. 509, 521 , 695 A. 2d 722 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 151 N.J. 470 , 700 A. 2d 881 (1997) (internal quotation omitted).

12009–2009
Exxon Corp. v. Georgia Ass'n of Petroleum Retailers green
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

2009Ass'n, 124 N.J. 69, 78 , 590 A. 2d 210 (1991) (quoting Exxon Corp. v. Busbee, 644 F.2d 1030, 1033 (5th Cir.)), cert. denied, 454 U.S. 932 , 102 S.Ct. 430 , 70 L.Ed. 2d 239 (1981). "[V]agueness is not a linguistic analysis conducted in a vacuum but requires consideration of the questioned provision itself, related provisions, and the reality in which the provision is to be applied." State v. Saunders, 302 N.J.Super. 509, 521 , 695 A. 2d 722 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 151 N.J. 470 , 700 A. 2d 881 (1997) (internal quotation omitted).

2009Ass'n, 124 N.J. 69, 78 , 590 A. 2d 210 (1991) (quoting Exxon Corp. v. Busbee, 644 F.2d 1030, 1033 (5th Cir.)), cert. denied, 454 U.S. 932 , 102 S.Ct. 430 , 70 L.Ed. 2d 239 (1981). "[V]agueness is not a linguistic analysis conducted in a vacuum but requires consideration of the questioned provision itself, related provisions, and the reality in which the provision is to be applied." State v. Saunders, 302 N.J.Super. 509, 521 , 695 A. 2d 722 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 151 N.J. 470 , 700 A. 2d 881 (1997) (internal quotation omitted).

12009–2009
Demps v. Florida green
scotus · 1981
1 sentence

2009Ass'n, 124 N.J. 69, 78 , 590 A. 2d 210 (1991) (quoting Exxon Corp. v. Busbee, 644 F.2d 1030, 1033 (5th Cir.)), cert. denied, 454 U.S. 932 , 102 S.Ct. 430 , 70 L.Ed. 2d 239 (1981). "[V]agueness is not a linguistic analysis conducted in a vacuum but requires consideration of the questioned provision itself, related provisions, and the reality in which the provision is to be applied." State v. Saunders, 302 N.J.Super. 509, 521 , 695 A. 2d 722 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 151 N.J. 470 , 700 A. 2d 881 (1997) (internal quotation omitted).

12009–2009
State v. Maguire green
nj · 1980
2 sentences

2004It includes not simply the language of the provision itself, but related provisions as well, and especially the reality to which the provision is to be applied. [ Id. at 37 , 414 A .2d 1339 (emphasis added).] The next year, again writing for the Court, Chief Justice Wilentz observed, that "the Code itself has its own principles of construction which do not mention any rule of `strict construction' but rather, provide that where `the language [of the Code] is susceptible of differing constructions it shall be interpreted to further the general purposes' stated in section 2C:1-2 and the special

2004It includes not simply the language of the provision itself, but related provisions as well, and especially the reality to which the provision is to be applied. [ Id. at 37 , 414 A .2d 1339 (emphasis added).] The next year, again writing for the Court, Chief Justice Wilentz observed, that "the Code itself has its own principles of construction which do not mention any rule of `strict construction' but rather, provide that where `the language [of the Code] is susceptible of differing constructions it shall be interpreted to further the general purposes' stated in section 2C:1-2 and the special

12004–2004
State v. Mortimer green
nj · 1994
2 sentences

1999Finally, unless the statutory framework suggests otherwise, "the words used in a statute carry their ordinary and well-understood meanings." Mortimer, supra, 135 N.J. at 532 , 641 A. 2d 257 (citation omitted); see also Lashinsky, supra, 81 N.J. at 18 , 404 A. 2d 1121 (adding common intelligence, coupled with "ordinary human experience," to the assessment of "vagueness").

1999Finally, unless the statutory framework suggests otherwise, "the words used in a statute carry their ordinary and well-understood meanings." Mortimer, supra, 135 N.J. at 532 , 641 A. 2d 257 (citation omitted); see also Lashinsky, supra, 81 N.J. at 18 , 404 A. 2d 1121 (adding common intelligence, coupled with "ordinary human experience," to the assessment of "vagueness").

11999–1999

Where else courts name it

NJ 13 (1985–2021) UT 2 (2015–2015) CA 2 (2019–2020) VA 2 (2006–2006)

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