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collateral estoppel to apply to foreclose doctrine in New Jersey

12 New Jersey opinions name it 3 courts 1994–2020 0 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Olivieri v. Y.M.F. Carpet, Inc.green
nj · 2006 · cited in 7 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2010–2020
2 sentences

2011As developed and refined over time, there are five identified conditions precedent to the application of the collateral estoppel doctrine: “[f]or the doctrine of collateral estoppel to apply to foreclose the relitigation of an issue, the parly asserting the bar must show that: (1) the issue to be precluded is identical to the issue decided in the prior proceeding; (2) the issue was actually litigated in the prior proceeding; (3) the court in the prior proceeding issued a final judgment on the merits; (4) the determination of the issue was essential to the prior judgment; and (5) the party agai

2011As developed and refined over time, there are five identified conditions precedent to the application of the collateral estoppel doctrine: “[f]or the doctrine of collateral estoppel to apply to foreclose the relitigation of an issue, the parly asserting the bar must show that: (1) the issue to be precluded is identical to the issue decided in the prior proceeding; (2) the issue was actually litigated in the prior proceeding; (3) the court in the prior proceeding issued a final judgment on the merits; (4) the determination of the issue was essential to the prior judgment; and (5) the party agai

57
Matter of Estate of Dawsongreen
nj · 1994 · cited in 11 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1998–2020
2 sentences

2015For the doctrine of collateral estoppel to apply to foreclose the re-litigation of an issue, the party asserting the bar must show that: (1) the issue to be precluded is identical to the issue decided in the prior proceeding; (2) the issue was actually litigated in the prior proceeding; (3) the court in the prior proceeding issued a final judgment on the merits; (4) the determination of the issue was essential to the prior judgment; and (5) the party against whom the doctrine is asserted was a party to or in privity with a party to the earlier proceeding. [In Re Estate of Dawson, 136 N.J. 1, 2

2015For the doctrine of collateral estoppel to apply to foreclose the re-litigation of an issue, the party asserting the bar must show that: (1) the issue to be precluded is identical to the issue decided in the prior proceeding; (2) the issue was actually litigated in the prior proceeding; (3) the court in the prior proceeding issued a final judgment on the merits; (4) the determination of the issue was essential to the prior judgment; and (5) the party against whom the doctrine is asserted was a party to or in privity with a party to the earlier proceeding. [In Re Estate of Dawson, 136 N.J. 1, 2

211
State v. K.P.S. and State v. Carmini Laloogreen
nj · 2015 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2020
2 sentences

2020Carpet, Inc., 186 N.J. 511, 521 (2006) (quoting In re Estate of Dawson, 136 N.J. 1 , 20- 21 (1994)).] A-2987-18T2 7 Application of collateral estoppel is prohibited "if a party has not had a 'full and fair opportunity to litigate an issue.'" State v. McKinney, 223 N.J. 475, 493 (2015) (quoting State v. K.P.S., 221 N.J. 266, 278 (2015)).

2019Carpet, Inc., 186 N.J. 511, 521 (2006) (quoting In re Estate of Dawson, 136 N.J. 1 , 20- 21 (1994)).] "A fundamental tenet of collateral estoppel is that the doctrine cannot be used against a party unless that party either participated in or was 'in privity with a party to the earlier proceeding.'" State v. K.P.S., 221 N.J. 266, 277 (2015) (quoting In re Estate of Dawson, 136 N.J. 1, 20 (1994)).

22
Pace v. Kuchinskygreen
njsuperctappdiv · 2002 · cited in 4 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2006–2019
2 sentences

2011As developed and refined over time, there are five identified conditions precedent to the application of the collateral estoppel doctrine: “[f]or the doctrine of collateral estoppel to apply to foreclose the relitigation of an issue, the parly asserting the bar must show that: (1) the issue to be precluded is identical to the issue decided in the prior proceeding; (2) the issue was actually litigated in the prior proceeding; (3) the court in the prior proceeding issued a final judgment on the merits; (4) the determination of the issue was essential to the prior judgment; and (5) the party agai

2011As developed and refined over time, there are five identified conditions precedent to the application of the collateral estoppel doctrine: “[f]or the doctrine of collateral estoppel to apply to foreclose the relitigation of an issue, the parly asserting the bar must show that: (1) the issue to be precluded is identical to the issue decided in the prior proceeding; (2) the issue was actually litigated in the prior proceeding; (3) the court in the prior proceeding issued a final judgment on the merits; (4) the determination of the issue was essential to the prior judgment; and (5) the party agai

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State v. Jamil McKinney(073070)green
nj · 2015 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Carpet, Inc., 186 N.J. 511, 521 (2006) (quoting In re Estate of Dawson, 136 N.J. 1 , 20- 21 (1994)).] A-2987-18T2 7 Application of collateral estoppel is prohibited "if a party has not had a 'full and fair opportunity to litigate an issue.'" State v. McKinney, 223 N.J. 475, 493 (2015) (quoting State v. K.P.S., 221 N.J. 266, 278 (2015)).

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Parklane Hosiery Co. v. Shoregreen
scotus · 1979 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Super. 31, 39-40 (App. Div. 2018), certif. denied, 236 N.J. 628 (2019) (citing Parklane Hosiery Co. v. Shore, 439 U.S. 322, 331 (1979)). [F]or the doctrine of collateral estoppel to apply to foreclose the relitigation of an issue, the party asserting the bar must show that: (1) the issue to be precluded is identical to the issue decided in the prior proceeding; (2) the issue was actually litigated in the prior proceeding; (3) the court in the prior proceeding issued a final judgment on the merits; (4) the determination of the issue was essential to the prior judgment; and (5) the party against

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Matter of Coruzzigreen
nj · 1984 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Carpet, Inc., 186 N.J. 511, 521 , 897 A. 2d 1003 (2006) (quoting In re Estate of Dawson, 136 N.J. 1, 20-21 , 641 A. 2d 1026 (1994)) (citations and parentheticals omitted).] "`[E]ven where these requirements are met, the doctrine, which has its roots in equity, will not be applied when it is unfair to do so.'" Olivieri, supra, 186 N.J. at 521-22 , 897 A. 2d 1003 (quoting Pace v. Kuchinsky, 347 N.J.Super. 202, 215 , 789 A. 2d 162 (App.Div.2002)); see also In Re Coruzzi, 95 N.J. 557, 568 , 472 A. 2d 546 (1984) (noting collateral estoppel should not apply when "sufficient countervailing interests"

2010Carpet, Inc., 186 N.J. 511, 521 , 897 A. 2d 1003 (2006) (quoting In re Estate of Dawson, 136 N.J. 1, 20-21 , 641 A. 2d 1026 (1994)) (citations and parentheticals omitted).] "`[E]ven where these requirements are met, the doctrine, which has its roots in equity, will not be applied when it is unfair to do so.'" Olivieri, supra, 186 N.J. at 521-22 , 897 A. 2d 1003 (quoting Pace v. Kuchinsky, 347 N.J.Super. 202, 215 , 789 A. 2d 162 (App.Div.2002)); see also In Re Coruzzi, 95 N.J. 557, 568 , 472 A. 2d 546 (1984) (noting collateral estoppel should not apply when "sufficient countervailing interests"

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Blair v. Taxation Division Directorgreen
njtaxct · 1987 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998Blair v. Director, Dir. of Taxation, 9 N.J.Tax 345, 349 (Tax 1987), aff'd, 225 N.J.Super. 584 , 543 A.2d 99 (App.Div.1988), certif. denied, 113 N.J. 349 , 550 A.2d 460 (1988); Warren Tp. v. Suffness, 225 N.J.Super. 399, 408 , 542 A.2d 931 (App.Div.1988), certif. denied 113 N.J. 640 , 552 A.2d 166 (1988).

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Wunschel v. City of Jersey Citygreen
nj · 1984 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994See Wunschel v. *21 City of Jersey City, 96 N.J. 651, 658 , 477 A2d 329 (1984) (stating, “Central to the application of the doctrine [of collateral estoppel] is that the party against whom the doctrine is to be invoked must have been party to or privy to the prior proceedings.”).

1994See Wunschel v. *21 City of Jersey City, 96 N.J. 651, 658 , 477 A2d 329 (1984) (stating, “Central to the application of the doctrine [of collateral estoppel] is that the party against whom the doctrine is to be invoked must have been party to or privy to the prior proceedings.”).

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Pittman v. LaFontainegreen
njd · 1991 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994For the doctrine of collateral estoppel to apply to foreclose the relitigation of an issue, the party asserting the bar must show that: (1) the issue to be precluded is identical to the issue decided in the prior proceeding, see Pittman v. LaFontaine, 756 F.Supp. 834, 841 (D.N.J.1991) (stating that for issue to be precluded subsequent action must involve substantially similar or identical issues); (2) the issue was actually litigated in the prior proceeding, see ibid, (stating that “the litigant against whom issue preclusion is invoked must have had a full and fair opportunity to litigate the

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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 (9)

CaseCitedYears
Warren Tp. v. Suffness green
njsuperctappdiv · 1988
2 sentences

1994For the doctrine of collateral estoppel to apply to foreclose the relitigation of an issue, the party asserting the bar must show that: (1) the issue to be precluded is identical to the issue decided in the prior proceeding, see Pittman v. LaFontaine, 756 F.Supp. 834, 841 (D.N.J.1991) (stating that for issue to be precluded subsequent action must involve substantially similar or identical issues); (2) the issue was actually litigated in the prior proceeding, see ibid, (stating that “the litigant against whom issue preclusion is invoked must have had a full and fair opportunity to litigate the

1994For the doctrine of collateral estoppel to apply to foreclose the relitigation of an issue, the party asserting the bar must show that: (1) the issue to be precluded is identical to the issue decided in the prior proceeding, see Pittman v. LaFontaine, 756 F.Supp. 834, 841 (D.N.J.1991) (stating that for issue to be precluded subsequent action must involve substantially similar or identical issues); (2) the issue was actually litigated in the prior proceeding, see ibid, (stating that “the litigant against whom issue preclusion is invoked must have had a full and fair opportunity to litigate the

21994–1998
State v. Barham neutral
nj · 2019
1 sentence

2020Super. 31, 39-40 (App. Div. 2018), certif. denied, 236 N.J. 628 (2019) (citing Parklane Hosiery Co. v. Shore, 439 U.S. 322, 331 (1979)). [F]or the doctrine of collateral estoppel to apply to foreclose the relitigation of an issue, the party asserting the bar must show that: (1) the issue to be precluded is identical to the issue decided in the prior proceeding; (2) the issue was actually litigated in the prior proceeding; (3) the court in the prior proceeding issued a final judgment on the merits; (4) the determination of the issue was essential to the prior judgment; and (5) the party against

12020–2020
Hennessey v. Winslow Township green
nj · 2005
2 sentences

2011And, a principal determinative in whether to apply collateral estoppel is “the benefits flowing from [the] doctrine[ ], such as ‘finality and repose; prevention of needless litigation; avoidance of duplication; reduction of unnecessary burdens of time and expenses; elimination of conflicts, confusion and uncertainty; and basic fairness.’” Id. at 522, 897 A.2d 1003 (quoting Hennessey v. Winslow Twp., 183 N.J. 593, 599 , 875 A.2d 240 (2005) (citation omitted)). *116 The relevant focus, then, must center on whether the conditions precedent to the application of the collateral estoppel doctrine ha

2011And, a principal determinative in whether to apply collateral estoppel is “the benefits flowing from [the] doctrine[ ], such as ‘finality and repose; prevention of needless litigation; avoidance of duplication; reduction of unnecessary burdens of time and expenses; elimination of conflicts, confusion and uncertainty; and basic fairness.’” Id. at 522, 897 A.2d 1003 (quoting Hennessey v. Winslow Twp., 183 N.J. 593, 599 , 875 A.2d 240 (2005) (citation omitted)). *116 The relevant focus, then, must center on whether the conditions precedent to the application of the collateral estoppel doctrine ha

12011–2011
Blair v. Taxation Division Director neutral
nj · 1988
2 sentences

1998Blair v. Director, Dir. of Taxation, 9 N.J.Tax 345, 349 (Tax 1987), aff'd, 225 N.J.Super. 584 , 543 A.2d 99 (App.Div.1988), certif. denied, 113 N.J. 349 , 550 A.2d 460 (1988); Warren Tp. v. Suffness, 225 N.J.Super. 399, 408 , 542 A.2d 931 (App.Div.1988), certif. denied 113 N.J. 640 , 552 A.2d 166 (1988).

1998Blair v. Director, Dir. of Taxation, 9 N.J.Tax 345, 349 (Tax 1987), aff'd, 225 N.J.Super. 584 , 543 A.2d 99 (App.Div.1988), certif. denied, 113 N.J. 349 , 550 A.2d 460 (1988); Warren Tp. v. Suffness, 225 N.J.Super. 399, 408 , 542 A.2d 931 (App.Div.1988), certif. denied 113 N.J. 640 , 552 A.2d 166 (1988).

11998–1998
Township of Warren v. Suffness green
nj · 1988
2 sentences

1998Blair v. Director, Dir. of Taxation, 9 N.J.Tax 345, 349 (Tax 1987), aff'd, 225 N.J.Super. 584 , 543 A.2d 99 (App.Div.1988), certif. denied, 113 N.J. 349 , 550 A.2d 460 (1988); Warren Tp. v. Suffness, 225 N.J.Super. 399, 408 , 542 A.2d 931 (App.Div.1988), certif. denied 113 N.J. 640 , 552 A.2d 166 (1988).

1998Blair v. Director, Dir. of Taxation, 9 N.J.Tax 345, 349 (Tax 1987), aff'd, 225 N.J.Super. 584 , 543 A.2d 99 (App.Div.1988), certif. denied, 113 N.J. 349 , 550 A.2d 460 (1988); Warren Tp. v. Suffness, 225 N.J.Super. 399, 408 , 542 A.2d 931 (App.Div.1988), certif. denied 113 N.J. 640 , 552 A.2d 166 (1988).

11998–1998
Blair v. Taxation Div. Director green
njsuperctappdiv · 1988
2 sentences

1998Blair v. Director, Dir. of Taxation, 9 N.J.Tax 345, 349 (Tax 1987), aff'd, 225 N.J.Super. 584 , 543 A.2d 99 (App.Div.1988), certif. denied, 113 N.J. 349 , 550 A.2d 460 (1988); Warren Tp. v. Suffness, 225 N.J.Super. 399, 408 , 542 A.2d 931 (App.Div.1988), certif. denied 113 N.J. 640 , 552 A.2d 166 (1988).

1998Blair v. Director, Dir. of Taxation, 9 N.J.Tax 345, 349 (Tax 1987), aff'd, 225 N.J.Super. 584 , 543 A.2d 99 (App.Div.1988), certif. denied, 113 N.J. 349 , 550 A.2d 460 (1988); Warren Tp. v. Suffness, 225 N.J.Super. 399, 408 , 542 A.2d 931 (App.Div.1988), certif. denied 113 N.J. 640 , 552 A.2d 166 (1988).

11998–1998
Ford v. Ford green
nj · 1988
1 sentence

1994For the doctrine of collateral estoppel to apply to foreclose the relitigation of an issue, the party asserting the bar must show that: (1) the issue to be precluded is identical to the issue decided in the prior proceeding, see Pittman v. LaFontaine, 756 F.Supp. 834, 841 (D.N.J.1991) (stating that for issue to be precluded subsequent action must involve substantially similar or identical issues); (2) the issue was actually litigated in the prior proceeding, see ibid, (stating that “the litigant against whom issue preclusion is invoked must have had a full and fair opportunity to litigate the

11994–1994
State v. Ocasio green
nj · 1988
1 sentence

1994For the doctrine of collateral estoppel to apply to foreclose the relitigation of an issue, the party asserting the bar must show that: (1) the issue to be precluded is identical to the issue decided in the prior proceeding, see Pittman v. LaFontaine, 756 F.Supp. 834, 841 (D.N.J.1991) (stating that for issue to be precluded subsequent action must involve substantially similar or identical issues); (2) the issue was actually litigated in the prior proceeding, see ibid, (stating that “the litigant against whom issue preclusion is invoked must have had a full and fair opportunity to litigate the

11994–1994
State v. Redinger green
nj · 1973
2 sentences

1994For the doctrine of collateral estoppel to apply to foreclose the relitigation of an issue, the party asserting the bar must show that: (1) the issue to be precluded is identical to the issue decided in the prior proceeding, see Pittman v. LaFontaine, 756 F.Supp. 834, 841 (D.N.J.1991) (stating that for issue to be precluded subsequent action must involve substantially similar or identical issues); (2) the issue was actually litigated in the prior proceeding, see ibid, (stating that “the litigant against whom issue preclusion is invoked must have had a full and fair opportunity to litigate the

1994For the doctrine of collateral estoppel to apply to foreclose the relitigation of an issue, the party asserting the bar must show that: (1) the issue to be precluded is identical to the issue decided in the prior proceeding, see Pittman v. LaFontaine, 756 F.Supp. 834, 841 (D.N.J.1991) (stating that for issue to be precluded subsequent action must involve substantially similar or identical issues); (2) the issue was actually litigated in the prior proceeding, see ibid, (stating that “the litigant against whom issue preclusion is invoked must have had a full and fair opportunity to litigate the

11994–1994

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