judiciary bar in New Jersey

12 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1962–2025 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 (7)

Case	Followed	Cited
Ferreira v. Rancocas Orthopedic Associatesgreen nj · 2003 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 2 sentences 2025Thereafter, applying Knight, a court can consider whether the Judiciary "has fully exercised its power with respect to the matter at issue" and, if not, "whether the statute serves a legitimate legislative goal, and, 'concomitantly, does not interfere with judicial prerogatives or only indirectly or incidentally touches upon the judicial domain.'" Ferreira v. Rancocas Orthopedic Assocs., 178 N.J. 144, 163 (2003) (quoting Knight, 86 N.J. at 389-91 ). 2025Thereafter, applying Knight, a court can consider whether the Judiciary "has fully exercised its power with respect to the matter at issue" and, if not, "whether the statute serves a legitimate legislative goal, and, 'concomitantly, does not interfere with judicial prerogatives or only indirectly or incidentally touches upon the judicial domain.'" Ferreira v. Rancocas Orthopedic Assocs., 178 N.J. 144, 163 (2003) (quoting Knight, 86 N.J. at 389-91 ).	2	2
Winberry v. Salisburygreen nj · 1950 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988 2 sentences 1988Although the 1942 draft of the proposed New Jersey Constitution would have conferred on the judiciary the exclusive power to adopt evidence rules, see Winberry v. Salisbury, 5 N.J. 240, 249 (1950), the 1947 Constitution grants the judiciary rule-making authority over “practice and procedure.” Art. 1988Although the 1942 draft of the proposed New Jersey Constitution would have conferred on the judiciary the exclusive power to adopt evidence rules, see Winberry v. Salisbury, 5 N.J. 240, 249 (1950), the 1947 Constitution grants the judiciary rule-making authority over "practice and procedure." Art.	2	2
Knight v. City of Margategreen nj · 1981 · cited in 6 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1991–2025 2 sentences 2025The Supreme Court reversed and held that the statute was constitutional, reasoning that the law "serves a significant governmental purpose," does not "in any way interfere with the sound administration of the judicial system or undermine the proper regulation of the ethical conduct of members of the judiciary and the bar," and "does not interfere with the Supreme Court's administration of the court system and regulation of the [J]udiciary and legal profession." Id. at 391-95 . 2025The Supreme Court reversed and held that the statute was constitutional, reasoning that the law "serves a significant governmental purpose," does not "in any way interfere with the sound administration of the judicial system or undermine the proper regulation of the ethical conduct of members of the judiciary and the bar," and "does not interfere with the Supreme Court's administration of the court system and regulation of the [J]udiciary and legal profession." Id. at 391-95 .	1	6
In Re Pl 2001, Chapter 362green nj · 2006 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 2 sentences 2012See In re P.L. 2001, supra, 186 N.J. at 393 , 895 A.2d 1128 (“The rule of necessity forbids the disqualification of the entire judiciary from hearing a case even if there is some perception that the result may be tinged by self-interest.”). 2012See In re P.L. 2001, supra, 186 N.J. at 393 , 895 A.2d 1128 (“The rule of necessity forbids the disqualification of the entire judiciary from hearing a case even if there is some perception that the result may be tinged by self-interest.”).	1	1
State v. Cengizgreen njsuperctappdiv · 1990 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991 1 sentence 1991See State v. Cengiz, 241 N.J.	1	1
Garrabrant v. Pension Commissiongreen njsuperctappdiv · 1952 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1962–1962 1 sentence 1962See Beronio v. Pension Commission of Hoboken, 130 N.J.L. 620, 625 ( E. & A. 1943); Garrabrant v. Pension etc., County of Essex, 24 N.J.	1	1
State, Ex Rel. Beronio v. Pension Commissiongreen nj · 1943 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1962–1962 1 sentence 1962See Beronio v. Pension Commission of Hoboken, 130 N.J.L. 620, 625 ( E. & A. 1943); Garrabrant v. Pension etc., County of Essex, 24 N.J.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New Jersey. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (4)

Case	Cited	Years
In Re Yengo green nj · 1980 2 sentences 1990We may draw on the useful expression of the doctrine found in Justice Handler’s concurring opinion in In 59 re Yengo, 84 N.J. 111, 130 , 417 A.2d 533 (1980), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 1124 , 101 S.Ct. 941 , 67 L.Ed.2d 110 (1981). [T]his case involves the inherent contempt power of the judiciary to challenge and punish affronts to its authority. 1990We may draw on the useful expression of the doctrine found in Justice Handler’s concurring opinion in In 59 re Yengo, 84 N.J. 111, 130 , 417 A.2d 533 (1980), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 1124 , 101 S.Ct. 941 , 67 L.Ed.2d 110 (1981). [T]his case involves the inherent contempt power of the judiciary to challenge and punish affronts to its authority.	1	1990–1990
Schneider v. Arkansas green scotus · 1981 1 sentence 1990We may draw on the useful expression of the doctrine found in Justice Handler’s concurring opinion in In *59 re Yengo, 84 N.J. 111, 130 , 417 A.2d 533 (1980), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 1124 , 101 S.Ct. 941 , 67 L.Ed.2d 110 (1981). [T]his case involves the inherent contempt power of the judiciary to challenge and punish affronts to its authority.	1	1990–1990
In re Yengo green scotus · 1981 1 sentence 1990We may draw on the useful expression of the doctrine found in Justice Handler’s concurring opinion in In *59 re Yengo, 84 N.J. 111, 130 , 417 A.2d 533 (1980), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 1124 , 101 S.Ct. 941 , 67 L.Ed.2d 110 (1981). [T]his case involves the inherent contempt power of the judiciary to challenge and punish affronts to its authority.	1	1990–1990
Badwan v. United States green scotus · 1981 1 sentence 1990We may draw on the useful expression of the doctrine found in Justice Handler’s concurring opinion in In *59 re Yengo, 84 N.J. 111, 130 , 417 A.2d 533 (1980), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 1124 , 101 S.Ct. 941 , 67 L.Ed.2d 110 (1981). [T]his case involves the inherent contempt power of the judiciary to challenge and punish affronts to its authority.	1	1990–1990

Where else courts name it

TX 12 (1984–2024) NJ 12 (1962–2025) CA 11 (1943–2023) MI 9 (1978–2026) PA 8 (1942–2025) WA 7 (1973–2005) AL 7 (1981–2012) NY 6 (1962–2017) IL 6 (1978–2002) FL 5 (1974–2025) OH 5 (1964–2026) MD 4 (1987–2010) WI 3 (1936–2025) CT 3 (1986–1996) NC 3 (1904–2014) WV 2 (2012–2013) IA 2 (2002–2016) MT 2 (1890–2011) IN 2 (2000–2010) SD 2 (1977–2022)

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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