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unconscionability clause in New Jersey

13 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1976–2026 2 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Kugler v. Romaingreen
nj · 1971 · cited in 6 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1977–2010
2 sentences

2010The standard of conduct contemplated by the unconscionability clause is "good faith, honesty in fact and observance of fair dealing [,]" and the need for application of that standard "is most acute when the professional seller is seeking the trade of those most subject to exploitation — the uneducated, the inexperienced and the people of low incomes." Ibid.

2001The standard of conduct contemplated by the unconscionability clause is "good faith, honesty in fact and observance of fair dealing[,]" and the need for application of that standard "is most acute when the professional seller is seeking the trade of those most subject to exploitation-the uneducated, the inexperienced and the people of low incomes." Ibid.

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Jefferson Loan Co., Inc. v. Livesaygreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1980 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2000–2001
2 sentences

2001It is well established, however, that "`[t]he effect of the unconscionability rule is not designed to upset the terms of a contract resulting from superior bargaining strength, but to prevent oppression and unfair surprise.'" Jefferson Loan Co., Inc. v. Livesay, 175 N.J.Super. 470, 480 , 419 A. 2d 1164 (Dist.Ct.1980) (quoting New Jersey Study Comment to N.J.S.A. 12A:2-302, par. 1).

2001It is well established, however, that "`[t]he effect of the unconscionability rule is not designed to upset the terms of a contract resulting from superior bargaining strength, but to prevent oppression and unfair surprise.'" Jefferson Loan Co., Inc. v. Livesay, 175 N.J.Super. 470, 480 , 419 A. 2d 1164 (Dist.Ct.1980) (quoting New Jersey Study Comment to N.J.S.A. 12A:2-302, par. 1).

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In Re Universal Service Fund Telephone Billing Practices Litigationgreen
ksd · 2003 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Noting the difference between the federal “vindication of statutory rights” test and an unconscionability analysis under state law, the California Supreme Court stated that the decisions following the former approach “address whether a federal statute impliedly limits arbitration, [and] are obviously not binding on this court when it decides whether class arbitration waivers are unconscionable under state law principles.” Ibid.; see also Kristian v. Comcast Corp., 446 F.3d 25 , 60 n. 22 (1st Cir.2006) (concluding similarly that state unconscionability analysis, which is “based on the particula

2006Noting *103 the difference between the federal "vindication of statutory rights" test and an unconscionability analysis under state law, the California Supreme Court stated that the decisions following the former approach "address whether a federal statute impliedly limits arbitration, [and] are obviously not binding on this court when it decides whether class arbitration waivers are unconscionable under state law principles." Ibid.; see also Kristian v. Comcast Corp., 446 F. 3d 25 , 60 n. 22 (1st Cir.2006) (concluding similarly that state unconscionability analysis, which is "based on the par

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cluster 794138green
ca1 · 2006 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Noting the difference between the federal “vindication of statutory rights” test and an unconscionability analysis under state law, the California Supreme Court stated that the decisions following the former approach “address whether a federal statute impliedly limits arbitration, [and] are obviously not binding on this court when it decides whether class arbitration waivers are unconscionable under state law principles.” Ibid.; see also Kristian v. Comcast Corp., 446 F.3d 25 , 60 n. 22 (1st Cir.2006) (concluding similarly that state unconscionability analysis, which is “based on the particula

2006Noting *103 the difference between the federal "vindication of statutory rights" test and an unconscionability analysis under state law, the California Supreme Court stated that the decisions following the former approach "address whether a federal statute impliedly limits arbitration, [and] are obviously not binding on this court when it decides whether class arbitration waivers are unconscionable under state law principles." Ibid.; see also Kristian v. Comcast Corp., 446 F. 3d 25 , 60 n. 22 (1st Cir.2006) (concluding similarly that state unconscionability analysis, which is "based on the par

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Fotomat Corp. of Fla. v. Chandagreen
fladistctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Accord, Fotomat Corp. of Florida v. Chanda, 464 So. 2d 626 (Fla.App. 1985). [21] The option contract, prepared by Sitogum's representatives, does not indicate precisely when Sitogum would be obligated to tender the purchase price.

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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 (10)

CaseCitedYears
Sitogum Holdings, Inc. v. Ropes green
njsuperctappdiv · 2002
1 sentence

2026Sitogum Holdings, Inc., 352 N.J.

12026–2026
MetLife v. Washington Ave. Assoc. green
nj · 1999
1 sentence

2021While the Court "agree[d] in today's competitive market that ordinarily such [rates] are part of the cost of doing business[,]" it nevertheless declined to impose an unconscionability standard, reasoning "[c]ourts are accustomed to dealing with the standard of reasonableness." Id. at 505 .

12021–2021
Muhammad v. County Bank of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware green
nj · 2006
2 sentences

2014Contracts of adhesion "invariably evidence some characteristics of procedural unconscionability," and therefore "require[] a careful fact-sensitive examination into substantive unconscionability." Muhammad, supra, 189 N.J. at 16 .

2014Contracts of adhesion "invariably evidence some characteristics of procedural unconscionability," and therefore "require[] a careful fact-sensitive examination into substantive unconscionability." Muhammad, supra, 189 N.J. at 16 .

12014–2014
Matlack v. Arend green
njsuperctappdiv · 1949
2 sentences

2000New Jersey Study Comment 2 on N.J.S.A. 12A:2-302 ( citing Matlack v. Arend, 2 N.J.Super. 319 , 63 A. 2d 812 (1949); Kuzmiak v. Brookchester, Inc., 33 N.J.Super. 575 , 111 A. 2d 425 (1955); S.G.

2000New Jersey Study Comment 2 on N.J.S.A. 12A:2-302 ( citing Matlack v. Arend, 2 N.J.Super. 319 , 63 A. 2d 812 (1949); Kuzmiak v. Brookchester, Inc., 33 N.J.Super. 575 , 111 A. 2d 425 (1955); S.G.

12000–2000
Kuzmiak v. Brookchester green
njsuperctappdiv · 1955
2 sentences

2000New Jersey Study Comment 2 on N.J.S.A. 12A:2-302 ( citing Matlack v. Arend, 2 N.J.Super. 319 , 63 A. 2d 812 (1949); Kuzmiak v. Brookchester, Inc., 33 N.J.Super. 575 , 111 A. 2d 425 (1955); S.G.

2000New Jersey Study Comment 2 on N.J.S.A. 12A:2-302 ( citing Matlack v. Arend, 2 N.J.Super. 319 , 63 A. 2d 812 (1949); Kuzmiak v. Brookchester, Inc., 33 N.J.Super. 575 , 111 A. 2d 425 (1955); S.G.

12000–2000
STATE BY HIGHWAY COMM'R v. Gallant green
nj · 1964
1 sentence

1988Consequently, I would affirm the dismissal of the counterclaim on the Supreme Court authority of State v. Gallant, supra , reverse the dismissal of the cross-claim and third-party complaint against Amerada Hess, and remand for trial on the shared-compensation issue after a hearing on the unconscionability of the waiver clause in the lease.

11988–1988
Shell Oil Co. v. Marinello green
nj · 1973
1 sentence

1980The standard of conduct contemplated by the unconscionability clause is good faith, honesty in fact and observance of fair dealing. [ Kugler v. Romain, 58 N.J. 522, 543-44 (1971)] The doctrine of unconscionability comes into play when two factors coincide: "grossly disproportionate bargaining power" between the parties which has in fact led to "grossly unfair contractual provisions." Shell Oil Co. v. Marinello, supra 63 N.J. at 408 .

11980–1980
Monsanto Co. v. Alden Leeds, Inc. green
njsuperctappdiv · 1974
1 sentence

1980Assuming that, at least for the purpose of opposing a motion for summary judgment, defendant could show that the bargaining positions of plaintiff and the Livesays were grossly disproportionate in the plaintiff's favor, that alone is not "the decisive consideration." Monsanto Co. v. Alden Leeds, Inc., *480 supra, 130 N.J.

11980–1980
Schiff v. Schiff green
njsuperctappdiv · 1971
1 sentence

1976There has been a substantial change in circumstances which would warrant a modification of a judgment, but the change would probably not reach the unconscionability test mandated by Schiff v. Schiff, 116 N.J.

11976–1976
Schiff v. Schiff green
nj · 1972
1 sentence

1976Super. 546 (App. Div. 1971), certif. den. 60 N.J. 139 (1972).

11976–1976

Where else courts name it

CA 247 (1982–2026) NY 28 (1973–2023) TX 27 (1995–2026) OH 15 (1989–2026) WA 15 (1990–2023) NM 14 (2011–2024) WV 14 (1998–2025) PA 14 (1978–2023) NJ 13 (1976–2026) IL 12 (1979–2025) FL 11 (1988–2017) CT 11 (1979–2022) AL 10 (1977–2004) SC 8 (2007–2023) CO 7 (1976–2011) MD 7 (1986–2022) NC 7 (2007–2020) VA 7 (2009–2026) IA 7 (1979–2023) UT 7 (1998–2024) WI 7 (1983–2025) AZ 6 (1984–2019) MO 6 (1979–2017) DC 6 (1971–2021) MA 5 (1994–2024) OR 5 (1987–2014) DE 5 (1978–2025) TN 5 (2009–2020) MS 4 (2000–2018) ID 4 (1988–2022) MI 4 (1976–2023) KY 4 (2008–2023) KS 4 (1982–2006) SD 3 (1994–1997) MT 2 (2013–2016) IN 2 (2001–2017) ND 2 (1974–2019) MN 2 (1986–1987)

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