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12 New Jersey opinions name it 3 courts 1935–2017 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Clowes v. Terminix International, Inc.green
nj · 1988 · cited in 3 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2015–2017
2 sentences

2017Super. 1, 15 (App. Div. 2015) (quoting Viscik, supra, 173 N.J. at 16 ); see also Clowes, supra, 109 N.J. at 597 (rejecting a plaintiff's disability claim because there was no expert medical evidence he was an alcoholic).

2017Super. 1, 15 (App. Div. 2015) (quoting Viscik, supra, 173 N.J. at 16 ); see also Clowes, supra, 109 N.J. at 597 (rejecting a plaintiff's disability claim because there was no expert medical evidence he was an alcoholic).

23
Herd v. Herdgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1998 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See Herd v. Herd, 307 N.J.Super. 501, 503 , 704 A. 2d 1340 (App.Div.1998); R. 5:6A; Pressler, Current N.J.

1999See Herd v. Herd, 307 N.J.Super. 501, 503 , 704 A. 2d 1340 (App.Div.1998); R. 5:6A; Pressler, Current N.J.

11
Walder v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1954 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995But that privilege cannot be construed to include the right to commit perjury____ Having voluntarily taken the stand, petitioner was under an obligation to speak truthfully____”); Walder v. United States, 347 U.S. 62, 65 , 74 S.Ct. 354, 356 , 98 L.Ed. 503 (1954) (“there is hardly justification for letting the defendant affirmatively resort to peijurious testimony in reliance on the Government’s disability to challenge his credibility.”).

1995But that privilege cannot be construed to include the right to commit perjury____ Having voluntarily taken the stand, petitioner was under an obligation to speak truthfully____”); Walder v. United States, 347 U.S. 62, 65 , 74 S.Ct. 354, 356 , 98 L.Ed. 503 (1954) (“there is hardly justification for letting the defendant affirmatively resort to peijurious testimony in reliance on the Government’s disability to challenge his credibility.”).

11
Harris v. New Yorkgreen
scotus · 1971 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995And see State v. Miller, 67 N.J. 229, 234 , 337 A.2d 36 (1975) (“[t]he shield provided by Miranda cannot be perverted into a license to use perjury by way of a defense, free from the risk of confrontation with prior inconsistent utterances.”) (quoting Har ris v. New York, 401 U.S. 222, 226 , 91 S.Ct. 643, 646 , 28 L.Ed.2d 1, 5 (1971)).

1995And see State v. Miller, 67 N.J. 229, 234 , 337 A.2d 36 (1975) (“[t]he shield provided by Miranda cannot be perverted into a license to use perjury by way of a defense, free from the risk of confrontation with prior inconsistent utterances.”) (quoting Har ris v. New York, 401 U.S. 222, 226 , 91 S.Ct. 643, 646 , 28 L.Ed.2d 1, 5 (1971)).

11
State v. Millergreen
nj · 1975 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995And see State v. Miller, 67 N.J. 229, 234 , 337 A.2d 36 (1975) (“[t]he shield provided by Miranda cannot be perverted into a license to use perjury by way of a defense, free from the risk of confrontation with prior inconsistent utterances.”) (quoting Har ris v. New York, 401 U.S. 222, 226 , 91 S.Ct. 643, 646 , 28 L.Ed.2d 1, 5 (1971)).

1995And see State v. Miller, 67 N.J. 229, 234 , 337 A.2d 36 (1975) (“[t]he shield provided by Miranda cannot be perverted into a license to use perjury by way of a defense, free from the risk of confrontation with prior inconsistent utterances.”) (quoting Har ris v. New York, 401 U.S. 222, 226 , 91 S.Ct. 643, 646 , 28 L.Ed.2d 1, 5 (1971)).

11
Maffatone v. WOODSONgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1968 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1969–1969
1 sentence

1969In Mellk v. Sarahson, 49 N.J. 226 (1967), it was stated: "* * * where a foreign state has no real interest in having its law applied to a particular right or liability of parties to an event which occurred within its borders, a mechanical application of a disability or immunity imposed by the lex loci delicti may work an unjust result having no relation to the purposes and policies behind the foreign law." (at p. 229) *596 See also Franco v. Davis, 51 N.J. 237, 239 (1968); Maffatone v. Woodson, 99 N.J.

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Franco v. Davisgreen
nj · 1968 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1969–1969
1 sentence

1969In Mellk v. Sarahson, 49 N.J. 226 (1967), it was stated: "* * * where a foreign state has no real interest in having its law applied to a particular right or liability of parties to an event which occurred within its borders, a mechanical application of a disability or immunity imposed by the lex loci delicti may work an unjust result having no relation to the purposes and policies behind the foreign law." (at p. 229) *596 See also Franco v. Davis, 51 N.J. 237, 239 (1968); Maffatone v. Woodson, 99 N.J.

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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
Mellk v. Sarahson green
nj · 1967
2 sentences

2006Where a foreign state has no real interest in having its law applied to a particular right or liability of parties to an event which occurred within its borders, a mechanical application of a disability or immunity imposed by lex loci delicti may work an unjust result having no relation to the purposes and policies behind the foreign law. [ Ibid. ] The Supreme Court has adopted a more flexible, governmental interest analysis in addressing choice-of-law issues, expressly holding that "[c]hoice-of-law determinations are made on an issue-by-issue basis, with each issue receiving separate analysis

1999Co. v. Estate of Simmons, 84 N.J. 28, 36 , 417 A.2d 488 (1980). “[W]here a foreign state has no real interest in having its law applied to a particular right or liability of parties [or] to an event which occurred within its borders, a mechanical application of a disability or immunity imposed by lex loci delicti may work an unjust result having no relation to the purposes and policies behind the foreign law.” Mellk, supra, 49 N.J. at 229 , 229 A.2d 625 .

31969–2006
Viscik v. Fowler Equipment Co., Inc. green
nj · 2002
2 sentences

2017Super. 1, 15 (App. Div. 2015) (quoting Viscik, supra, 173 N.J. at 16 ); see also Clowes, supra, 109 N.J. at 597 (rejecting a plaintiff's disability claim because there was no expert medical evidence he was an alcoholic).

2017Super. 1, 15 (App. Div. 2015) (quoting Viscik, supra, 173 N.J. at 16 ); see also Clowes, supra, 109 N.J. at 597 (rejecting a plaintiff's disability claim because there was no expert medical evidence he was an alcoholic).

22015–2017
County of Camden v. Board of Trustees of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) neutral
njsuperctappdiv · 2000
2 sentences

2002Thus, the County elected to condition its obligation on the decision of a third party. *162 The County's decision does not confer upon it the right to review PERS decisions which the County finds unfavorable. [ Camden County, supra, 334 N.J.Super. at 629 , 760 A. 2d 808 .] Although the panel did not reach the merits of Simon's disability claim, it noted its "reservations about the Board's decision." Ibid.

2002Thus, the County elected to condition its obligation on the decision of a third party. *162 The County's decision does not confer upon it the right to review PERS decisions which the County finds unfavorable. [ Camden County, supra, 334 N.J.Super. at 629 , 760 A. 2d 808 .] Although the panel did not reach the merits of Simon's disability claim, it noted its "reservations about the Board's decision." Ibid.

22002–2002
Robin B. Wojtkowiak v. New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and New Jersey Division on Civil Rights green
njsuperctappdiv · 2015
2 sentences

2017"Similarly, a plaintiff has the burden to show the extent of the mental disability if the extent is relevant to the accommodations requested or offered." Wojtkowiak, supra, 439 N.J.

2017"Similarly, a plaintiff has the burden to show the extent of the mental disability if the extent is relevant to the accommodations requested or offered." Wojtkowiak, supra, 439 N.J.

12017–2017
Erny v. Estate of Merola green
nj · 2002
2 sentences

2006Where a foreign state has no real interest in having its law applied to a particular right or liability of parties to an event which occurred within its borders, a mechanical application of a disability or immunity imposed by lex loci delicti may work an unjust result having no relation to the purposes and policies behind the foreign law. [ Ibid. ] The Supreme Court has adopted a more flexible, governmental interest analysis in addressing choice-of-law issues, expressly holding that "[c]hoice-of-law determinations are made on an issue-by-issue basis, with each issue receiving separate analysis

2006Where a foreign state has no real interest in having its law applied to a particular right or liability of parties to an event which occurred within its borders, a mechanical application of a disability or immunity imposed by lex loci delicti may work an unjust result having no relation to the purposes and policies behind the foreign law. [ Ibid. ] The Supreme Court has adopted a more flexible, governmental interest analysis in addressing choice-of-law issues, expressly holding that "[c]hoice-of-law determinations are made on an issue-by-issue basis, with each issue receiving separate analysis

12006–2006
Veazey v. Doremus green
nj · 1986
2 sentences

1999Thus, New Jersey abandoned the rigid common-law approach, see ibid, and now follows “the more flexible governmental-interest analysis in choice-of-law decisions,” according to which “the determinative law is that of the state with the greatest interest in governing the particular issue.” Veazey v. Doremus, 103 N.J. 244, 247-48 , 510 A.2d 1187 (1986).

1999Thus, New Jersey abandoned the rigid common-law approach, see ibid, and now follows “the more flexible governmental-interest analysis in choice-of-law decisions,” according to which “the determinative law is that of the state with the greatest interest in governing the particular issue.” Veazey v. Doremus, 103 N.J. 244, 247-48 , 510 A.2d 1187 (1986).

11999–1999
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance v. Estate of Simmons green
nj · 1980
2 sentences

1999Co. v. Estate of Simmons, 84 N.J. 28, 36 , 417 A.2d 488 (1980). “[W]here a foreign state has no real interest in having its law applied to a particular right or liability of parties [or] to an event which occurred within its borders, a mechanical application of a disability or immunity imposed by lex loci delicti may work an unjust result having no relation to the purposes and policies behind the foreign law.” Mellk, supra, 49 N.J. at 229 , 229 A.2d 625 .

1999Co. v. Estate of Simmons, 84 N.J. 28, 36 , 417 A.2d 488 (1980). “[W]here a foreign state has no real interest in having its law applied to a particular right or liability of parties [or] to an event which occurred within its borders, a mechanical application of a disability or immunity imposed by lex loci delicti may work an unjust result having no relation to the purposes and policies behind the foreign law.” Mellk, supra, 49 N.J. at 229 , 229 A.2d 625 .

11999–1999
NJ STATE PBA v. Morristown green
nj · 1974
1 sentence

1976State PBA v. Morristown, 65 N.J. 160 (1974).

11976–1976
Foglesong v. Modern Brotherhood of America green
moctapp · 1906
1 sentence

1935Rep. 872 ." And summed up its construction of the disability clause in this language: "If an insured has totally lost his ability to earn money in the only way he can, if he is totally unfit and unable to do the only work he knows, he is totally disabled, at least until some new ability to earn his living is created." In the same case, the court points out that it might be that the insured would be able to sell pencils, "and yet a reasonable mind would reject as absurd the denial that such a person is totally disabled in the ordinary sense of those words as used in this policy," and so in the

11935–1935

Where else courts name it

IL 36 (1917–2025) NY 34 (1935–2025) WA 31 (1929–2015) CA 25 (1930–2025) OH 23 (1930–2026) DC 19 (1956–2026) PA 18 (1938–2025) MS 14 (1932–2006) LA 13 (1937–2015) AR 13 (1933–2023) MD 12 (1945–2011) MI 12 (1914–2013) NJ 12 (1935–2017) GA 12 (1932–2007) FL 11 (1935–2013) TX 11 (1925–2021) MO 11 (1930–2023) CO 10 (1961–2021) KS 10 (1932–2008) OK 8 (1919–2003) NC 8 (1950–2020) IN 8 (1971–2019) RI 8 (1989–2011) SC 7 (1927–2017) WV 7 (1933–1985) KY 7 (1935–2024) TN 7 (1930–2006) OR 6 (1960–2004) AL 6 (1929–1994) NE 5 (1923–2016) CT 5 (1991–2004) IA 5 (1958–2022) MT 4 (1984–2000) WI 4 (1978–2012) VA 4 (1977–1996) MN 3 (1983–1989) MA 3 (1943–2007) NM 3 (1954–2005) ND 3 (1971–2009) UT 3 (1931–2021) AZ 3 (1990–2012) ME 3 (1996–2018)

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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