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fact-specific analysis in New Jersey

57 New Jersey opinions name it 3 courts 1993–2026 15 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 (38)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Taylorgreen
nj · 1979 · cited in 3 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2021
2 sentences

2021Nevertheless, the Munroe Court explained that "[l]iberality in exercising discretion does not mean an abdication of all discretion, and, accordingly, any plea-withdrawal motion requires a fact-specific analysis." Id. at 441-42 (internal quotation marks and citations omitted).

2021Nevertheless, the Munroe Court explained that "[l]iberality in exercising discretion does not mean an abdication of all discretion, and, accordingly, any A-2890-19 11 plea-withdrawal motion requires a fact-specific analysis." Id. at 441-42 (internal quotation marks and citations omitted).

33
State v. Smullengreen
nj · 1990 · cited in 5 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2012–2021
2 sentences

2012However, “[ljiberality in exercising discretion does not mean an abdication of all discretion,” id. at 157, 966 A.2d 461 (quoting State v. Smullen, 118 N.J. 408, 416 , 571 A.2d 1305 (1990)) (internal quotation marks omitted), and, accordingly, any plea-withdrawal motion requires a fact-specific analysis, id. at 155, 966 A.2d 461 .

2012However, “[ljiberality in exercising discretion does not mean an abdication of all discretion,” id. at 157, 966 A.2d 461 (quoting State v. Smullen, 118 N.J. 408, 416 , 571 A.2d 1305 (1990)) (internal quotation marks omitted), and, accordingly, any plea-withdrawal motion requires a fact-specific analysis, id. at 155, 966 A.2d 461 .

25
People v. Hortongreen
ill · 1991 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001See, e.g., People v. Horton, 143 Ill.2d 11 , 155 Ill.Dec. 807 , 570 N.E.2d 320 (1991); In re John D., 479 A.2d 1173 (R.I.1984).

2001See, e.g., People v. Horton, 143 Ill.2d 11 , 155 Ill.Dec. 807 , 570 N.E.2d 320 (1991); In re John D., 479 A.2d 1173 (R.I.1984).

22
Cameco, Inc. v. Gedickegreen
nj · 1999 · cited in 3 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2015–2020
2 sentences

2020In Cameco, Inc. v. Gedicke, 157 N.J. 504, 516 (1999), our Supreme Court recognized that a breach of loyalty claim generally requires a fact-specific analysis, explaining "[t]he scope of the duty of loyalty that an employee owes to an employer may vary with the nature of their relationship.

2019In Cameco, 157 N.J. at 516 , the Supreme Court recognized that a breach of loyalty claim generally requires a fact-specific analysis, explaining "[t]he scope of the duty of loyalty that an employee owes to an employer may vary with the nature of their relationship.

13
Lehmann v. Toys 'R' US, Inc.green
nj · 1993 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2015–2026
2 sentences

2026See Hardwicke, 188 N.J. at 100-02 ; Lehmann, 132 N.J. at 620 .

2015See id. at 620, 622-24 , 626 A.2d 445 .

12
Faragher v. City of Boca Ratongreen
scotus · 1998 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026It noted that “if an employer delegates the authority to control the work environment to a supervisor and that supervisor abuses that delegated authority, then vicarious liability under § 219(2)(d) will follow.” Ibid. 4 The Court prescribed factors in Lehmann to guide “[t]he determination of whether a supervisor who creates a hostile work environment was aided in accomplishing that tort by the power delegated to him or her to control the day-to-day working environment,” explaining that the factfinder must conduct a fact-specific analysis to decide (1) whether the employer delegated the authori

11
Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Ellerthgreen
scotus · 1998 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026It noted that “if an employer delegates the authority to control the work environment to a supervisor and that supervisor abuses that delegated authority, then vicarious liability under § 219(2)(d) will follow.” Ibid. 4 The Court prescribed factors in Lehmann to guide “[t]he determination of whether a supervisor who creates a hostile work environment was aided in accomplishing that tort by the power delegated to him or her to control the day-to-day working environment,” explaining that the factfinder must conduct a fact-specific analysis to decide (1) whether the employer delegated the authori

2026Ibid.

11
Hardwicke v. American Boychoir Schoolgreen
nj · 2006 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See Hardwicke, 188 N.J. at 100-02 ; Lehmann, 132 N.J. at 620 .

11
Ilda Aguas v. State of New Jersey (072467)green
nj · 2015 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026It noted that “if an employer delegates the authority to control the work environment to a supervisor and that supervisor abuses that delegated authority, then vicarious liability under § 219(2)(d) will follow.” Ibid. 4 The Court prescribed factors in Lehmann to guide “[t]he determination of whether a supervisor who creates a hostile work environment was aided in accomplishing that tort by the power delegated to him or her to control the day-to-day working environment,” explaining that the factfinder must conduct a fact-specific analysis to decide (1) whether the employer delegated the authori

11
In re the Guardianship of Macakgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 2005 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See S.T. v.1515 Broad St., LLC, 241 N.J. 257 , 278 (2020) (noting the role of a guardian ad litem appointed pursuant to Rule 4:26-2(b) "is to act as an independent investigator and inform the court on the subject of the client's mental capacity"); In re Guardianship of Macak, 377 N.J.

11
In re Stranskygreen
nj · 1992 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Dep't of Corr., 189 N.J. 413, 417 (2007) (acknowledging that New Jersey Department of Corrections bears "a non[-]delegable duty to assure adequate medical care to inmates," which includes, inter alia, "maintaining and making available to inmates complete and accurate medical records[.]"); In re Stransky, 130 N.J. 38, 44 (1992) (finding an "attorney's fiduciary responsibility for client trust funds [to be] a non-delegable duty.") Here, our inquiry centers on whether patient confidentiality qualifies as a matter of "extraordinary importance to the public." See Leontarakis, 387 N.J.

11
J.D.A. v. New Jersey Department of Correctionsgreen
nj · 2007 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Dep't of Corr., 189 N.J. 413, 417 (2007) (acknowledging that New Jersey Department of Corrections bears "a non[-]delegable duty to assure adequate medical care to inmates," which includes, inter alia, "maintaining and making available to inmates complete and accurate medical records[.]"); In re Stransky, 130 N.J. 38, 44 (1992) (finding an "attorney's fiduciary responsibility for client trust funds [to be] a non-delegable duty.") Here, our inquiry centers on whether patient confidentiality qualifies as a matter of "extraordinary importance to the public." See Leontarakis, 387 N.J.

11
Davis v. Devereux Foundationgreen
nj · 2012 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022The test for a non-delegable duty is a fact-specific inquiry and turns on considerations such as "the relationship among the relevant parties, . . . the nature of the risk, warranted by the opportunity and ability to exercise care, [and A-3713-19 8 whether the duty is] grounded in the public policy of [New Jersey]." Davis v. Devereux Found., 209 N.J. 269, 278 (2012); see, e.g., J.D.A. v. N.J.

11
State of New Jersey v. Deshaun P. Wilsongreen
njsuperctappdiv · 2015 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Whether a statement is testimonial under the primary purpose test is "a fact-specific analysis . . . based on the circumstances presented." State v. Bass, 224 N.J. 285 , 317 n.9 (2016). "[A]dmission of an out-of-court testimonial statement violates the Confrontation Clause unless the witness is unavailable and the defendant had an opportunity to cross-examine that witness." State v. Wilson, 442 N.J.

11
Paladino v. Auletto Enters., Inc.green
njsuperctappdiv · 2019 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Paladino v. Auletto Enters., Inc., 459 N.J.

11
Tahoe-Sierra Preservation Council, Inc. v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agencygreen
scotus · 2002 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Rather, the court must engage in a fact-specific inquiry, id. at 335 , including consideration of the length of the deprivation.

2021Id. at 342 (rejecting per se rule that moratorium on development lasting more than one year constituted a taking).

11
State v. Koedatichgreen
nj · 1988 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Thus, "[o]n appellate review, the issue is whether the trial court properly exercised its discretion at the time it denied the withdrawal motion," and an abuse of discretion only arises "when 'there has been a clear error of judgment.'" Id. at 443, 448 (quoting State v. Koedatich, 112 N.J. 225, 313 (1988)).

11
State v. Munroegreen
nj · 2012 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Culombe v. Connecticutgreen
scotus · 1961 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
State v. Clarkgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 2002 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Although "the hearsay statement need not be contemporaneous with the startling event," there must be a showing that "the interval was brief and the excited state of the declarant continued." Ibid. (quoting State v. Clark, 347 N.J.

11
State v. Longgreen
nj · 2002 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Michigan v. Mosleygreen
scotus · 1975 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
State v. Preshagreen
nj · 2000 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
State v. One (1) 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 Bearing New Jersey Registration 447-UABgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1985 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
United States v. James and Mallaygreen
ca2 · 2013 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Turner v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2014 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Zell v. Borough of Roselandgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1956 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
McVoy v. Board of Adjustment of Montclair Tp.green
njsuperctappdiv · 1986 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Di Cosala v. Kaygreen
nj · 1982 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
Gilborges v. Wallacegreen
nj · 1978 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
United States v. Alvaradogreen
ca10 · 2005 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
People v. Blasichgreen
ny · 1989 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
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Commonwealth v. Whitegreen
pa · 1995 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
Camacho v. Stategreen
nev · 2003 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
Vasquez v. Stategreen
wyo · 1999 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
State v. Arredondogreen
nmctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
Commonwealth v. Toolegreen
mass · 1983 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
Khreativity Unlimited v. Mattel, Inc.green
nysd · 2000 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Rowe v. Stategreen
md · 2001 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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Also cited on this issue (41)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Simon green
nj · 1999
2 sentences

2021Thus, we will reverse the trial court's determination of whether to allow a defendant to withdraw a guilty plea "only if there was an abuse of discretion which renders the [trial] court's decision clearly erroneous." Simon, 161 N.J. at 444 (citing State v. Smullen, 118 N.J. 408, 416 (1990)).

2021Thus, we will reverse the trial court's determination of whether to allow a defendant to withdraw a guilty plea "only if there was an abuse of discretion which renders the [trial] court's decision clearly erroneous." Simon, 161 N.J. at 444 (citing State v. Smullen, 118 N.J. 408, 416 (1990)).

42019–2021
Dewey v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. green
nj · 1988
2 sentences

2025Dewey, 109 N.J. at 205 .

2025Dewey, 109 N.J. at 205 .

22025–2025
North Jersey Media Group, Inc. v. Township of Lyndhurst (076184) (Bergen County and Statewide) green
nj · 2017
2 sentences

2024The OSC announced this project to "examine how New Jersey [police] departments are 'detecting and addressing inappropriate officer conduct,' whether their training programs meet [S]tate mandates and how they are fulfilling their obligation to publicly disclose data and documents." Prong two, requiring disclosure of the records to be "inimical to the public interest . . . calls for 'a fact-specific analysis . . . .'" Paff III, 235 N.J. at 25 (quoting Lyndhurst, 229 N.J. at 576 ).

2018That aspect of the test calls for "a fact-specific analysis of how the statutory standard applies." Lyndhurst , 229 N.J. at 576 , 163 A.3d 887 .

22018–2024
Sensient Colors Inc. v. Allstate Insurance green
nj · 2008
2 sentences

2023Id. at 389-90 .

2018Id. at 389-90 .

22018–2023
State v. David Bass(072669) green
nj · 2016
2 sentences

2022Whether a statement is testimonial under the primary purpose test is "a fact-specific analysis . . . based on the circumstances presented." State v. Bass, 224 N.J. 285 , 317 n.9 (2016). "[A]dmission of an out-of-court testimonial statement violates the Confrontation Clause unless the witness is unavailable and the defendant had an opportunity to cross-examine that witness." State v. Wilson, 442 N.J.

2021Whether a statement is testimonial under the primary purpose test is "a fact-specific analysis . . . based on the circumstances A-4314-16 28 presented . . . ." State v. Bass, 224 N.J. 285 , 317 n.9 (2016).

22021–2022
Board Of Trustees Of Teamsters Local 863 Pension Fund v. Foodtown, Inc. green
ca3 · 2002
2 sentences

2020A-0935-19T2 13 Bd. of Trs. v. Foodtown, Inc., 296 F.3d 164 , 172 (3d Cir.2002); Seltzer v. I.C.

2006Bd. of Trs. v. Foodtown, Inc., 296 F. 3d 164 , 172 (3d Cir.2002); Pearson, supra, 247 F.3d at 484-85 ; Marzano v. Computer Sci.

22006–2020
Shim v. Rutgers-The State University green
nj · 2007
2 sentences

2016Thus, we remand for a hearing conducted "in light of the principles to which we have adverted." Shim, supra, 191 N.J. at 392 .

2016Thus, we remand for a hearing conducted "in light of the principles to which we have adverted." Shim, supra, 191 N.J. at 392 .

22016–2016
In Re John D. green
ri · 1984
2 sentences

2001See, e.g., People v. Horton, 143 Ill.2d 11 , 155 Ill.Dec. 807 , 570 N.E.2d 320 (1991); In re John D., 479 A.2d 1173 (R.I.1984).

2001See, e.g., People v. Horton, 143 Ill. 2d 11 , 155 Ill.Dec. 807 , 570 N.E. 2d 320 (1991); In re John D., 479 A. 2d 1173 (R.I.1984).

22001–2001
State v. Stevens green
nj · 1989
2 sentences

1996The Court in Stevens held that the deficiencies in the charge did not warrant reversal of defendant’s convictions because the trial court had twice cautioned the jury against considering the other-crime evidence to prove defendant’s disposition to commit the offenses with which he was charged. 115 N.J. at 309 , 558 A.2d 833 .

1996The Court in Stevens held that the deficiencies in the charge did not warrant reversal of defendant’s convictions because the trial court had twice cautioned the jury against considering the other-crime evidence to prove defendant’s disposition to commit the offenses with which he was charged. 115 N.J. at 309 , 558 A.2d 833 .

21996–1996
Paff v. Ocean Cnty. Prosecutor's Office green
nj · 2018
1 sentence

2024The OSC announced this project to "examine how New Jersey [police] departments are 'detecting and addressing inappropriate officer conduct,' whether their training programs meet [S]tate mandates and how they are fulfilling their obligation to publicly disclose data and documents." Prong two, requiring disclosure of the records to be "inimical to the public interest . . . calls for 'a fact-specific analysis . . . .'" Paff III, 235 N.J. at 25 (quoting Lyndhurst, 229 N.J. at 576 ).

12024–2024
Advance Housing, Inc. v. Township of Teaneck green
nj · 2013
1 sentence

2022Presbyterian Homes of Synod of N.J. v. Division of Tax Appeals, 55 N.J. -11- 275, 286 (1970); Advance Housing, 215 N.J. at 572 ; Int’l Schs.

12022–2022
Great Northern Ins. Co. v. Leontarakis green
njsuperctappdiv · 2006
1 sentence

2022Dep't of Corr., 189 N.J. 413, 417 (2007) (acknowledging that New Jersey Department of Corrections bears "a non[-]delegable duty to assure adequate medical care to inmates," which includes, inter alia, "maintaining and making available to inmates complete and accurate medical records[.]"); In re Stransky, 130 N.J. 38, 44 (1992) (finding an "attorney's fiduciary responsibility for client trust funds [to be] a non-delegable duty.") Here, our inquiry centers on whether patient confidentiality qualifies as a matter of "extraordinary importance to the public." See Leontarakis, 387 N.J.

12022–2022
Dolce v. Dolce green
njsuperctappdiv · 2006
12020–2020
State v. J.L.G. green
nj · 2018
12020–2020
Daily Journal v. Police Dept. green
njsuperctappdiv · 2002
12017–2017
State v. Seven Thousand Dollars green
nj · 1994
12016–2016
State of Tennessee v. Thomas Lee Hutchison green
tenn · 2016
12016–2016
Marlboro Manor, Inc. v. Montclair Tp. green
njsuperctappdiv · 1982
12015–2015
Village of Ridgewood v. Bolger Foundation green
nj · 1986
12015–2015
Auxton Computer Enterprises, Inc. v. Parker green
njsuperctappdiv · 1980
12015–2015
State v. Blackmon green
nj · 2010
12013–2013
State v. Dunne green
nj · 1991
12013–2013
The Presbyterian Homes v. Division of Tax Appeals green
nj · 1970
12013–2013
State v. Slater green
nj · 2009
12012–2012
State, Dept. of Environ. Protect. v. Ventron Corp. green
nj · 1983
12011–2011
Hopkins v. Fox & Lazo Realtors green
nj · 1993
12010–2010
Maisonave v. Newark Bears Professional Baseball Club, Inc. green
nj · 2005
12007–2007
State v. Steinzig green
nmctapp · 1999
12006–2006
State v. Kirsch green
orctapp · 1984
12006–2006
Pearson v. Component Technology Corporation green
ca3 · 2001
12006–2006
TOLL BROS, INC. v. Tp. of West Windsor green
nj · 2002
12003–2003
New Jersey Transit PBA Local 304 v. New Jersey Transit Corp. green
nj · 1997
12003–2003
Lockley v. Turner green
njsuperctappdiv · 2001
12003–2003
Bararise v. Ehrenworth green
nj · 1988
12002–2002
State v. Bass green
nj · 1988
12002–2002
State v. Lazarchick green
njsuperctappdiv · 1998
12002–2002
Nelson v. Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. green
scotus · 2001
12002–2002
Kellogg v. New York green
scotus · 2001
12002–2002
State v. Williams green
njsuperctappdiv · 1969
12002–2002
State v. Lyle green
nj · 1977
12002–2002

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-7.2 (7) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-5 (5) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-3 (4) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:12-1 (4) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-4 (4) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 10:5-1 (3) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-10 (3) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-5 (3) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-1 (3)

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.

Where else courts name it

TX 117 (1994–2026) OR 106 (1991–2026) WA 79 (1992–2026) CA 74 (1995–2026) MI 68 (1999–2026) IL 63 (2002–2025) PA 60 (1993–2026) NY 59 (1995–2026) NJ 57 (1993–2026) CT 38 (1986–2025) NM 35 (1998–2025) TN 29 (1999–2024) NC 29 (2003–2025) LA 28 (1993–2022) ND 27 (2002–2021) VA 25 (2002–2026) AZ 25 (1992–2026) CO 25 (1989–2026) OH 24 (2003–2026) MA 22 (2002–2025) SC 21 (2000–2026) DC 20 (1991–2025) MD 20 (1995–2024) ME 20 (1997–2025) DE 16 (2015–2025) WI 15 (1994–2026) MO 14 (2001–2025) NV 14 (1991–2022) FL 13 (2005–2026) IA 13 (2000–2023) NH 12 (1990–2025) KS 11 (2000–2025) IN 9 (1998–2025) MN 9 (2001–2024) VT 9 (2000–2025) WV 8 (1984–2023) KY 8 (2008–2026) GA 8 (2014–2025) MT 7 (2006–2022) WY 6 (2010–2025) UT 6 (1997–2025) AL 6 (1998–2017) RI 5 (2004–2020) NE 5 (2016–2020) SD 5 (1998–2022) OK 5 (1998–2024) AK 4 (2009–2019) ID 4 (2013–2026)

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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