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reliable test in New Jersey

13 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2025 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.

Followed or applied (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Polzo v. County of Essexgreen
nj · 2008 · cited in 5 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2015–2025
2 sentences

2025As such, "unsubstantiated expert testimony cannot provide to the factfinder . . . a qualified specialist's reliable analysis of an issue 'beyond the ken of the average juror.'" Ibid. (quoting Polzo, 196 N.J. at 582 ).

2025Super. 563, 580 (App. Div. 1997)). "[U]nsubstantiated expert testimony cannot provide to the factfinder the benefit that N.J.R.E. 702 envisions: a qualified specialist's reliable analysis of an issue 'beyond the ken of the average juror.'" Ibid. (quoting Polzo v. Cnty. of Essex, 196 N.J. 569, 582 (2008)).

25
Deborah Townsend v. Noah Pierre (072357)green
nj · 2015 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019The Townsend Court warned against the admission of unsubstantiated expert testimony [because it] cannot provide to the factfinder the benefit that N.J.R.E. 702 A-1113-17T4 19 envisions: a qualified specialist's reliable analysis of an issue "beyond the ken of the average juror." Given the weight that a jury may accord to expert testimony, a trial court must ensure that an expert is not permitted to express speculative opinions or personal views that are unfounded in the record. [ 221 N.J. at 55 (citations omitted).] Michelson failed to connect any facts in the record involving NJT's or Associa

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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 (6)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Owens green
nj · 1969
2 sentences

2010State v. Owens, 54 N.J. 153 , 254 A.2d 97 (1969); In re Yengo, 84 N.J. 111 , 417 A.2d 533 (1980).

1999The Court in Owens held that “the severity of the authorized punishment is the only reliable test.” Id. at 160, 254 A.2d 97 .

51984–2010
In Re Yengo green
nj · 1980
2 sentences

2010State v. Owens, 54 N.J. 153 , 254 A.2d 97 (1969); In re Yengo, 84 N.J. 111 , 417 A.2d 533 (1980).

2010State v. Owens, 54 N.J. 153 , 254 A.2d 97 (1969); In re Yengo, 84 N.J. 111 , 417 A.2d 533 (1980).

41984–2010
Grzanka v. Pfeifer green
njsuperctappdiv · 1997
2 sentences

2025As such, "unsubstantiated expert testimony cannot provide to the factfinder . . . a qualified specialist's reliable analysis of an issue 'beyond the ken of the average juror.'" Ibid. (quoting Polzo, 196 N.J. at 582 ).

2025Super. 563, 580 (App. Div. 1997)). "[U]nsubstantiated expert testimony cannot provide to the factfinder the benefit that N.J.R.E. 702 envisions: a qualified specialist's reliable analysis of an issue 'beyond the ken of the average juror.'" Ibid. (quoting Polzo v. Cnty. of Essex, 196 N.J. 569, 582 (2008)).

22025–2025
Landrigan v. Celotex Corp. green
nj · 1992
1 sentence

2025"By definition, unsubstantiated expert testimony cannot provide to the factfinder the benefit that N.J.R.E. 702 envisions: a qualified specialist's reliable analysis of an issue 'beyond the ken of the average juror.'" Ibid. (quoting Polzo v. Cnty. of Essex, 196 N.J. 569, 582 (2008)).

12025–2025
State v. Hamm green
nj · 1990
2 sentences

2001Hamm, 121 N.J. at 112 , 577 A. 2d 1259 . "[A] jury trial is not required unless the maximum penalty to which defendant is exposed exceeds six months incarceration and a fine of $1,000.00." Ibid.

2001Hamm, 121 N.J. at 112 , 577 A. 2d 1259 . "[A] jury trial is not required unless the maximum penalty to which defendant is exposed exceeds six months incarceration and a fine of $1,000.00." Ibid.

12001–2001
State v. Linnehan green
njsuperctappdiv · 1984
2 sentences

1993State v. Linnehan, 197 N.J.Super. 41, 43 , 484 A.2d 34 (App.Div. 1984).

1993State v. Linnehan, 197 N.J.Super. 41, 43 , 484 A.2d 34 (App.Div. 1984).

11993–1993

Where else courts name it

NJ 13 (1984–2025) OH 12 (1992–2024) CO 12 (1933–2019) WA 9 (1904–2025) CA 9 (1979–2022) NY 5 (1978–2012) IL 5 (1894–2012) WV 4 (2012–2022) NV 4 (1957–1991) KS 4 (1985–2020) VA 3 (1976–1998) OK 3 (1954–2018) MT 3 (1959–1995) AL 3 (1931–2018) MO 3 (1918–1999) TN 2 (1931–2010) IN 2 (2006–2020) FL 2 (2000–2001) HI 2 (2010–2013) UT 2 (2025–2026) TX 2 (1923–2016)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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