70 New Jersey opinions name it 3 courts 1910–2026 29 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
State v. Jenewiczgreen2 sentences2025We are unpersuaded by defendant's claim he is entitled to a new trial based on cumulative error. "[E]ven when an individual error or series of errors does not rise to reversible error, when considered in combination, their cumulative effect can cast sufficient doubt on a verdict to require reversal." State v. Jenewicz, 193 N.J. 440, 473 (2008). 2025The cumulative error doctrine recognizes "that even when an individual error or series of errors does not rise to reversible error, when considered in combination, their cumulative effect can cast sufficient doubt on a verdict to require reversal." State v. Jenewicz, 193 N.J. 440, 473 (2008) (citing State v. Kosovich, 168 N.J. 448, 540 (2001)). | 34 | 41 |
State v. Koskovichgreen2 sentences2025The cumulative error doctrine recognizes "that even when an individual error or series of errors does not rise to reversible error, when considered in combination, their cumulative effect can cast sufficient doubt on a verdict to require reversal." State v. Jenewicz, 193 N.J. 440, 473 (2008) (citing State v. Kosovich, 168 N.J. 448, 540 (2001)). 2021"We have recognized in the past that even when an individual error or series of errors does not rise to reversible error, when considered in combination, their cumulative effect can cast sufficient doubt on a verdict to require reversal." State v. Jenewicz, 193 N.J. 440, 473 (2008) (citing State v. Kosovich, 168 N.J. 448, 540 (2001)). | 9 | 9 |
State v. Jahnell Weaver (069185)green2 sentences2022In State v. Sanchez-Medina, the Court re-affirmed that, "[e]ven if an individual error does not require reversal, the cumulative effect of a series of errors can cast doubt on a verdict and call for a new trial." 231 N.J. 452, 469 (2018); see also State v. Reddish, 181 N.J. 553, 615 (2004) ("[A]lthough an error or series of errors might not individually amount to plain error, in combination they can cast sufficient doubt upon the verdict to warrant reversal."); State v. Weaver, 219 N.J. 131, 162 (2014) (concluding this was "a classic case of several errors, none of which may have independently 2022"Even if an individual error does not require reversal, the cumulative effect of a series of errors can cast doubt on a verdict and call for a new trial." State v. Sanchez-Medina, 231 N.J. 452, 469 (2018); see also Weaver, 219 N.J. at 155 (finding "[w]hen legal errors cumulatively render a trial unfair, the Constitution requires a new trial"). | 6 | 7 |
State v. Sanchez-Medinagreen2 sentences2025"Even if an individual error does not require reversal, the cumulative effect of a series of errors can cast doubt on a verdict and call for a new trial." State v. Sanchez-Medina, 231 N.J. 452, 469 (2018). 2025"Even if an individual error does not require reversal, the cumulative effect of a series of errors can cast doubt on a verdict and call for a new trial ." State v. Sanchez-Medina, 231 N.J. 452, 469 (2018) (citing State v. Jenewicz, 193 N.J. 440, 473 (2008)). | 4 | 5 |
State v. T.J.M.green2 sentences2024"Where the aggregation of legal errors renders a trial unfair, a new trial is required." State v. T.J.M., 220 N.J. 220, 238 (2015). 2024"Where the aggregation of legal errors renders a trial unfair, a new trial is required." State v. T.J.M., 220 N.J. 220, 238 (2015). | 4 | 4 |
State v. Orecchiogreen2 sentences2022A-2811-19 37 was not accorded a fair trial, it becomes the duty of this court to reverse. " Ibid. (alteration in original) (quoting State v. Orecchio, 16 N.J. 125, 134 (1954)); see also State v. Jenewicz, 193 N.J. 440, 473 (2008) ("[E]ven when an individual error or series of errors does not rise to reversible error, when considered in combination, their cumulative effect can cast sufficient doubt on a verdict to require reversal."). 2019The Court stated, " where any one of several errors assigned would not in itself be sufficient to warrant a reversal, yet if all of them taken together justify the conclusion that defendant was not accorded a fair trial, it becomes the duty of this court to reverse." Id. at 134 (internal quotation and citation omitted); see also State v. Jenewicz, 193 N.J. 440, 473 (2008) (indicating "[w]e have recognized in the past that even when an individual error or series of errors does not rise to reversible error, A-5562-17T4 20 when considered in combination, their cumulative effect can cast sufficien | 3 | 4 |
State v. Reddishgreen2 sentences2022In State v. Sanchez-Medina, the Court re-affirmed that, "[e]ven if an individual error does not require reversal, the cumulative effect of a series of errors can cast doubt on a verdict and call for a new trial." 231 N.J. 452, 469 (2018); see also State v. Reddish, 181 N.J. 553, 615 (2004) ("[A]lthough an error or series of errors might not individually amount to plain error, in combination they can cast sufficient doubt upon the verdict to warrant reversal."); State v. Weaver, 219 N.J. 131, 162 (2014) (concluding this was "a classic case of several errors, none of which may have independently 2020In Point V of his counseled brief, defendant argues even if we find no individual errors warranting reversal, the "cumulative effect" of the individual errors "cast[s] sufficient doubt upon the verdict to warrant reversal." Reddish, 181 N.J. at 615 ; see also Jenewicz, 193 N.J. at 473 ("We have recognized in the past that even when an individual error or series of errors does not rise to reversible error, when considered in combination, their cumulative effect can cast sufficient doubt on a verdict to require reversal."). | 1 | 2 |
State v. Jimenezgreen1 sentence2025Moreover, "the predicate for relief for cumulative error must be that the probable effect of the cumulative error was to render the underlying trial unfair ." State A-0692-22 21 v. Burney, 255 N.J. 1 , 29 (2023) (quoting State v. Wakefield, 190 N.J. 397, 538 (2007)) (internal quotation marks omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Ballinger v. Delaware River Port Authoritygreen1 sentence2022Individual defendants can be held liable for terminating an employee for "personally participat[ing] in the tort of wrongful discharge." Ballinger v. Delaware River Port Auth., 172 N.J. 586, 608 (2002). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Marksgreen1 sentence2021The fact that defense counsel made no contemporaneous objections to the errors now alleged on appeal "reveals that 'in the atmosphere of the trial the defense did not believe that the [alleged errors] were prejudicial.'" State v. Marks, 201 N.J. | 1 | 1 |
State v. Bankstongreen1 sentence2020"The possibility must be real, one sufficient to raise a reasonable doubt as to whether [it] led the jury to a verdict it otherwise might not have reached." Ibid. (alteration in original) (quoting State v. Bankston, 63 N.J. 263, 273 (1973)). "[E]ven when an individual error or series of errors does not rise to reversible error, when considered in combination, their cumulative effect can cast sufficient doubt on a verdict to require reversal." State v. Jenewicz, 193 N.J. 440, 473 (2008). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Smithgreen1 sentence2020It is also well established that a prosecutor is "afforded considerable leeway" during summation, although "a prosecutor must refrain from improper methods that result in wrongful conviction . . . ." State v. Smith, 167 N.J. 158, 177 (2001) (citing Frost, 158 N.J. at 82-83 ); State v. Harris, 141 N.J. 525, 559 (1995); Farrell, 61 N.J. at 105 . | 1 | 1 |
State v. Harrisgreen1 sentence2020It is also well established that a prosecutor is "afforded considerable leeway" during summation, although "a prosecutor must refrain from improper methods that result in wrongful conviction . . . ." State v. Smith, 167 N.J. 158, 177 (2001) (citing Frost, 158 N.J. at 82-83 ); State v. Harris, 141 N.J. 525, 559 (1995); Farrell, 61 N.J. at 105 . | 1 | 1 |
Lutwak v. United Statesgreen1 sentence2019We fully appreciate that a defendant is entitled to "a fair trial but not a perfect one." Lutwak v. United States, 344 U.S. 604, 619 (1953); accord Marshall, 123 N.J. at 169-70 . | 1 | 1 |
State v. Marshallgreen1 sentence2019We fully appreciate that a defendant is entitled to "a fair trial but not a perfect one." Lutwak v. United States, 344 U.S. 604, 619 (1953); accord Marshall, 123 N.J. at 169-70 . | 1 | 1 |
Brown v. Browngreen2 sentences2008See Brown v. Brown, 323 N.J.Super. 30, 36 , 731 A. 2d 1212 (App.Div.)(defining and distinguishing individual shareholder claims from derivative claims even in the context of a closely-held family corporation), certif. denied, 162 N.J. 199 , 743 A. 2d 851 (1999). 2008See Brown v. Brown, 323 N.J.Super. 30, 36 , 731 A. 2d 1212 (App.Div.)(defining and distinguishing individual shareholder claims from derivative claims even in the context of a closely-held family corporation), certif. denied, 162 N.J. 199 , 743 A. 2d 851 (1999). | 1 | 1 |
Kenneth E. Newton v. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.green1 sentence2004The individual questions, therefore, are overpowering." Id. at 188-89. | 1 | 1 |
| Tanner v. Prima Donna Resorts, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Johnson v. Community Nursing Servicesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Grosso v. United Statesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Marchetti v. United Statesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Haynes v. United Statesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Katz v. United Statesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. American Surety Co.green | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
State v. Sanchez-Medinagreen2 sentences2025"Even if an individual error does not require reversal, the cumulative effect of a series of errors can cast doubt on a verdict and call for a new trial." State v. Sanchez-Medina, 231 N.J. 452, 469 (2018). 2025"Even if an individual error does not require reversal, the cumulative effect of a series of errors can cast doubt on a verdict and call for a new trial ." State v. Sanchez-Medina, 231 N.J. 452, 469 (2018) (citing State v. Jenewicz, 193 N.J. 440, 473 (2008)). | 1 | 5 |
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Matter of Registrant GB
green
2 sentences2006A registrant, however, may not challenge “the Scale itself or ... the weight afforded to any of the individual factors that comprise the Scale.” Ibid. 2006A registrant, however, may not challenge "the Scale itself or . . . the weight afforded to any of the individual factors that comprise the Scale." Ibid. | 4 | 2006–2023 |
OASIS THERAPEUTIC LIFE CENTERS, INC. VS. PETER G. WADE (L-1287-17, MONMOUTH COUNTY AND STATEWIDE)
green
2 sentences2019Oasis Therapeutic Life Ctrs. , 457 N.J. 2019Oasis Therapeutic Life Ctrs., 457 N.J. | 2 | 2019–2019 |
Procanik by Procanik v. Cillo
green
2 sentences2010Procanik by Procanik v. Cillo, 97 N.J. 339, 348 , 478 A. 2d 755 (1984) (describing wrongful birth as a "cause of action of parents who claim that the negligent advice or treatment deprived them of [a] choice"). 2010Procanik by Procanik v. Cillo, 97 N.J. 339, 348 , 478 A. 2d 755 (1984) (describing wrongful birth as a "cause of action of parents who claim that the negligent advice or treatment deprived them of [a] choice"). | 2 | 2010–2010 |
California v. Byers
green
2 sentences2007Inevitably these must be resolved in terms of balancing the public need on the one hand, and the individual claim to constitutional protections on the other; neither interest can be treated lightly. [ Id. at 427 , 91 S.Ct. at 1537 , 29 L.Ed. 2d at 17 .] The disclosure of one's name and address does not entail a substantial risk of self-incrimination. 2007Inevitably these must be resolved in terms of balancing the public need on the one hand, and the individual claim to constitutional protections on the other; neither interest can be treated lightly. [ Id. at 427 , 91 S.Ct. at 1537 , 29 L.Ed. 2d at 17 .] The disclosure of one's name and address does not entail a substantial risk of self-incrimination. | 2 | 1972–2007 |
Fastenberg v. Prudential Insurance
green
1 sentence2024Specifically, "[e]very parent . . . shall cause [that parent's] child regularly to attend the public schools of the district or a day school in which there is given instruction equivalent to that provided in the public schools for children of similar grades and attainments or to receive equivalent instruction elsewhere than at school." Ibid. (emphasis added). | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Tully v. Mirz
green
1 sentence2021Under N.J.S.A. 42:2C-67 an LLC member pursuing an individual claim must "plead and prove an actual or threatened injury that is not solely the result of an injury suffered . . . by the limited liability company" when the member seeks to "maintain a direct action against another member, a manager, or the limited liability company to 10 The court may do so if it finds that doing so "will not (i) unfairly expose the corporation or the defendants to a multiplicity of actions, (ii) materially prejudice the interests of creditors of the corporation, or (iii) interfere with a fair distribution of the | 1 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Farrell
green
1 sentence2020It is also well established that a prosecutor is "afforded considerable leeway" during summation, although "a prosecutor must refrain from improper methods that result in wrongful conviction . . . ." State v. Smith, 167 N.J. 158, 177 (2001) (citing Frost, 158 N.J. at 82-83 ); State v. Harris, 141 N.J. 525, 559 (1995); Farrell, 61 N.J. at 105 . | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Matter of CA
green
1 sentence2020Instead, all challenges must relate to the characteristics of the individual registrant and the shortcomings of the [RRAS] in his particular case. [In re G.B., 147 N.J. at 81 , 85 (quoting In re C.A., 146 N.J. at 109 ).] B. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
State v. Frost
green
1 sentence2020It is also well established that a prosecutor is "afforded considerable leeway" during summation, although "a prosecutor must refrain from improper methods that result in wrongful conviction . . . ." State v. Smith, 167 N.J. 158, 177 (2001) (citing Frost, 158 N.J. at 82-83 ); State v. Harris, 141 N.J. 525, 559 (1995); Farrell, 61 N.J. at 105 . | 1 | 2020–2020 |
John M. Ryder v. Westinghouse Electric Corporation
green
1 sentence2020Viscik, 173 N.J. at 18 (citing Ryder, 128 F.3d at 137 ). | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Viscik v. Fowler Equipment Co., Inc.
green
1 sentence2020Viscik, 173 N.J. at 18 (citing Ryder, 128 F.3d at 137 ). | 1 | 2020–2020 |
State v. Thomas
green
2 sentences2001State v. Thomas, 110 N.J. 673, 683 , 542 A. 2d 912 (1988). 2001State v. Thomas, 110 N.J. 673, 683 , 542 A. 2d 912 (1988). | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Gayet v. Gayet
green
2 sentences2000Gayet, 92 N.J. at 151 , 456 A.2d at 102 . 2000Gayet, 92 N.J. at 151 , 456 A.2d at 102 . | 1 | 2000–2000 |
| State v. Marshall green | 1 | 1999–1999 |
| Spillyards v. Abboud green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| Aetna Ins. Co. v. Gilchrist Brothers, Inc. green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| Albertson v. Subversive Activities Control Board green | 1 | 1979–1979 |
| State v. Myers green | 1 | 1976–1976 |
| Montgomery v. McKendrick green | 1 | 1967–1967 |
| Berger v. New York green | 1 | 1967–1967 |
| Scranton v. Wheeler green | 1 | 1910–1910 |
| Cobb v. Commissioners of Lincoln Park green | 1 | 1910–1910 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
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.