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equitable subrogation doctrine in New Jersey

12 New Jersey opinions name it 1 courts 2000–2021 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
VRG Corp. v. GKN Realty Corp.green
nj · 1994 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2020–2021
2 sentences

2021Super. 32, 47-48 (App. Div. 2017) (explaining elements of an equitable subrogation claim); VRG Corp. v. GKN A-5334-16T1 31 Realty Corp., 135 N.J. 539, 554 (1994) (explaining elements of an unjust enrichment cause of action).

2020Super. 32, 47-48 (App. Div. 2017) (explaining elements of an equitable subrogation claim); VRG Corp. v. GKN A-5334-16T1 31 Realty Corp., 135 N.J. 539, 554 (1994) (explaining elements of an unjust enrichment cause of action).

22
Equity Sav. & Loan Ass'n v. Chicago Title Ins.green
njsuperctappdiv · 1983 · cited in 4 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2016–2021
2 sentences

2021Ibid.

2020Ibid.

14
Culver v. Insurance Co. of North Americagreen
nj · 1989 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Co. of N. Am., 115 N.J. 451, 456 (1989).

11
Suntrust Bank v. Riverside Nat. Bankgreen
fladistctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See, e.g., Suntrust Bank v. Riverside Nat'l Bank of Fla., 792 So.2d 1222, 1225-27 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.2001); Bank of N.Y. v. Nally, 820 N.E. 2d 644, 652-54 (Ind.2005); Am.

11
Bank of New York v. Nallygreen
ind · 2005 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See, e.g., Suntrust Bank v. Riverside Nat'l Bank of Fla., 792 So.2d 1222, 1225-27 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.2001); Bank of N.Y. v. Nally, 820 N.E. 2d 644, 652-54 (Ind.2005); Am.

11
Peter v. Travelers Insurance Companygreen
cacd · 1974 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000Co., 375 F.Supp. 1347, 1350-51 (D.C.Cal.1974), which held: Under the doctrine of equitable subrogation, the duty owed an excess insurer is identical to that owed to the insured.

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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
Montefusco Excavating & Contracting Co. v. County of Middlesex green
nj · 1980
2 sentences

2009The doctrine of equitable subrogation is "highly favored in the law." [2] Montefusco Excavating & Contracting Co. v. Middlesex County, 82 N.J. 519, 523 , 414 A. 2d 961 (1980).

2009The doctrine of equitable subrogation is "highly favored in the law." [2] Montefusco Excavating & Contracting Co. v. Middlesex County, 82 N.J. 519, 523 , 414 A. 2d 961 (1980).

22008–2009
Ocwen Loan Services, LLC v. Quinn green
njsuperctappdiv · 2016
1 sentence

2021Under the doctrine of equitable subrogation, "[a] refinancing lender whose security turns out to be defective is subrogated by equitable assignment 'to the position of the lender whose lien is discharged by the proceeds of the later loan, there being no prejudice to or justified reliance by a party in adverse interest.'" Ocwen, 450 N.J.

12021–2021
Caput Mortuum v. S & S. CROWN SERV. LTD. green
njsuperctappdiv · 2004
1 sentence

2017Ibid.

12017–2017
Kaplan v. Walker green
njsuperctappdiv · 1978
2 sentences

2016Co., 190 N.J.Super. 340, 342 , 463 A.2d 398 (App. Div. 1983) (quoting Kaplan v. Walker, 164 N.J.Super. 130, 138 , 395 A.2d 897 (App. Div. 1978)).

2016Co., 190 N.J.Super. 340, 342 , 463 A.2d 398 (App. Div. 1983) (quoting Kaplan v. Walker, 164 N.J.Super. 130, 138 , 395 A.2d 897 (App. Div. 1978)).

12016–2016
Investors Savings v. Keybank Nat. green
njsuperctappdiv · 2012
2 sentences

2013As we also recognized last year in Investors Savings, supra, 424 N.J.Super. at 446 n. 3, 38 A.3d 638 , “[a] number of other jurisdictions have adopted [the Third Restatement’s ] view of the doctrine of equitable subrogation.” In one of those out-of-state cases we cited, 11 Prestance, supra, 160 P.3d at 20-24, the Supreme Court of Washington comprehensively discussed the underpinnings of the “actual knowledge” exception, and offered multiple reasons why that exception should be abandoned.

2013As we also recognized last year in Investors Savings, supra, 424 N.J.Super. at 446 n. 3, 38 A.3d 638 , “[a] number of other jurisdictions have adopted [the Third Restatement’s ] view of the doctrine of equitable subrogation.” In one of those out-of-state cases we cited, 11 Prestance, supra, 160 P.3d at 20-24, the Supreme Court of Washington comprehensively discussed the underpinnings of the “actual knowledge” exception, and offered multiple reasons why that exception should be abandoned.

12013–2013
Trus Joist Corp. v. Treetop Associates, Inc. green
nj · 1984
2 sentences

2012Co., 190 N.J.Super. 168, 179 , 462 A. 2d 603 (App.Div.1983), rev'd on other grounds, 97 N.J. 22 , 477 A. 2d 817 (1984).

2012Co., 190 N.J.Super. 168, 179 , 462 A. 2d 603 (App.Div.1983), rev'd on other grounds, 97 N.J. 22 , 477 A. 2d 817 (1984).

12012–2012
Trus Joist Corp. v. Nat'l Union Fire Ins. Co. green
njsuperctappdiv · 1983
2 sentences

2012Co., 190 N.J.Super. 168, 179 , 462 A. 2d 603 (App.Div.1983), rev'd on other grounds, 97 N.J. 22 , 477 A. 2d 817 (1984).

2012Co., 190 N.J.Super. 168, 179 , 462 A. 2d 603 (App.Div.1983), rev'd on other grounds, 97 N.J. 22 , 477 A. 2d 817 (1984).

12012–2012
First Fidelity Bank, National Ass'n v. Travelers Mortgage Services, Inc. green
njsuperctappdiv · 1997
2 sentences

2008It is clear that subrogation will not be denied in New Jersey because of the recordation of junior encumbrances which would otherwise move up to a higher priority. [ Id. at 565 , 693 A. 2d 525 (citing 29 New Jersey Practice, Law of Mortgages § 147 at 674-76 (Roger A. Cunningham & Saul Tischler) (1975)).] Thus, the fact that plaintiff was on constructive notice of the AGFS mortgage does not bar the court from invoking the doctrine of equitable subrogation.

2008It is clear that subrogation will not be denied in New Jersey because of the recordation of junior encumbrances which would otherwise move up to a higher priority. [ Id. at 565 , 693 A. 2d 525 (citing 29 New Jersey Practice, Law of Mortgages § 147 at 674-76 (Roger A. Cunningham & Saul Tischler) (1975)).] Thus, the fact that plaintiff was on constructive notice of the AGFS mortgage does not bar the court from invoking the doctrine of equitable subrogation.

12008–2008
First Union National Bank v. Nelkin green
njsuperctappdiv · 2002
2 sentences

2008The doctrine, with its "equity underpinnings," is used "to compel the ultimate discharge of an obligation by the one who in good conscience ought to pay it." First Union Nat'l Bank v. Nelkin, 354 N.J.Super. 557, 565 , 808 A. 2d 856 (App.Div.2002) (quoting Culver v. Ins.

2008The doctrine, with its "equity underpinnings," is used "to compel the ultimate discharge of an obligation by the one who in good conscience ought to pay it." First Union Nat'l Bank v. Nelkin, 354 N.J.Super. 557, 565 , 808 A. 2d 856 (App.Div.2002) (quoting Culver v. Ins.

12008–2008

Where else courts name it

NY 55 (1880–2025) TX 45 (1978–2024) CA 43 (1935–2024) FL 27 (1974–2021) OH 20 (1990–2021) MI 19 (1993–2025) AZ 16 (1990–2020) IN 15 (2001–2024) GA 13 (1985–2025) AL 13 (1929–2016) WA 12 (1999–2025) NJ 12 (2000–2021) PA 11 (1920–2021) SC 11 (1993–2023) IL 11 (2001–2021) CT 9 (1986–2018) MN 9 (1977–2025) CO 8 (2005–2018) MO 7 (1984–2021) MA 6 (1999–2018) MD 6 (1890–2022) OK 6 (2000–2017) TN 5 (2008–2024) WI 5 (1997–2018) NV 5 (2012–2026) NC 5 (1994–2024) KY 4 (1960–2020) KS 4 (1919–2008) DC 3 (2011–2014) UT 3 (1993–2001) NE 3 (1943–1988) VA 3 (1997–2015) HI 2 (2001–2015) OR 2 (2004–2012)

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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