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federal class action rule in New Jersey

7 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1993–2007 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Amchem Products, Inc. v. Windsorgreen
scotus · 1997 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007For example, the United States Supreme Court observed that the drafters of the federal class-action rule sought to vindicate “the rights of groups of people who individually would be without effective strength to bring their opponents into court at all.” Amchem Prods., Inc. v. Windsor, 521 U.S. 591, 617 , 117 S.Ct. 2231, 2246 , 138 L.Ed.2d 689, 708-09 (1997) (quotation omitted).

2007For example, the United States Supreme Court observed that the drafters of the federal class-action rule sought to vindicate “the rights of groups of people who individually would be without effective strength to bring their opponents into court at all.” Amchem Prods., Inc. v. Windsor, 521 U.S. 591, 617 , 117 S.Ct. 2231, 2246 , 138 L.Ed.2d 689, 708-09 (1997) (quotation omitted).

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Dianne Castano v. The American Tobacco Companygreen
ca5 · 1996 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003Thus, in order to determine whether the requirements for class action certification have been met, the Fifth Circuit held that inquiry beyond the pleadings must be made because "the court must understand the claims, defenses, relevant facts, and applicable substantive law in order to make a meaningful determination of the certification issues." Castano v. American Tobacco Co., 84 F. 3d 734, 744 (5th Cir.1996); accord, Carroll v. Cellco Partnership, 313 N.J.Super. 488, 495 , 713 A. 2d 509 (App. Div.1998) (quoting Castano).

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Carroll v. Cellco Partnershipgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1998 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Thus, in order to determine whether the requirements for class action certification have been met, the Fifth Circuit held that inquiry beyond the pleadings must be made because "the court must understand the claims, defenses, relevant facts, and applicable substantive law in order to make a meaningful determination of the certification issues." Castano v. American Tobacco Co., 84 F. 3d 734, 744 (5th Cir.1996); accord, Carroll v. Cellco Partnership, 313 N.J.Super. 488, 495 , 713 A. 2d 509 (App. Div.1998) (quoting Castano).

2003Thus, in order to determine whether the requirements for class action certification have been met, the Fifth Circuit held that inquiry beyond the pleadings must be made because "the court must understand the claims, defenses, relevant facts, and applicable substantive law in order to make a meaningful determination of the certification issues." Castano v. American Tobacco Co., 84 F. 3d 734, 744 (5th Cir.1996); accord, Carroll v. Cellco Partnership, 313 N.J.Super. 488, 495 , 713 A. 2d 509 (App. Div.1998) (quoting Castano).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Delgozzo v. Kenny green
njsuperctappdiv · 1993
2 sentences

2007“New Jersey courts, as well as federal courts construing the federal class action rule after which our rule is modelled [sic], have consistently held that the class action rule should be liberally construed.” Delgozzo, supra, 266 N.J.Super. at 179 , 628 A.2d 1080 (collecting eases); see also Varacallo v. Mass. Mut.

2007“New Jersey courts, as well as federal courts construing the federal class action rule after which our rule is modelled [sic], have consistently held that the class action rule should be liberally construed.” Delgozzo, supra, 266 N.J.Super. at 179 , 628 A.2d 1080 (collecting eases); see also Varacallo v. Mass. Mut.

41997–2007
In Re the Cadillac V8-6-4 Class Action green
nj · 2004
2 sentences

2003Although class certification may not be denied based on the factual merits of a complaint, some preliminary analysis of the legal theory on which the action is based is required In re Cadillac, supra, at 426 , 461 A. 2d 736 . see also, Olive v. Graceland Sales Corp., 61 N.J. 182, 189 , 293 A. 2d 658 , (1972) (where the Court observed: "Ordinarily, the merits of a complaint are not involved in a determination as to whether a class action may be maintained unless of course the allegations are patently frivolous.") While not bound by the interpretations given the federal class-action rule, New Je

1997Riley v. New Rapids Carpet Center, 61 N.J. 218, 228 , 294 A.2d 7 (1972); In re Cadillac V8-6-4 Class Action, 93 N.J. 412, 435 , 461 A.2d 736 (1983); Delgozzo v. Kenny, 266 N.J.Super. 169, 179 , 628 A.2d 1080 (App.Div.1993).

31993–2003
Riley v. New Rapids Carpet Center green
nj · 1972
2 sentences

1997Riley v. New Rapids Carpet Center, 61 N.J. 218, 228 , 294 A.2d 7 (1972); In re Cadillac V8-6-4 Class Action, 93 N.J. 412, 435 , 461 A.2d 736 (1983); Delgozzo v. Kenny, 266 N.J.Super. 169, 179 , 628 A.2d 1080 (App.Div.1993).

1997Riley v. New Rapids Carpet Center, 61 N.J. 218, 228 , 294 A.2d 7 (1972); In re Cadillac V8-6-4 Class Action, 93 N.J. 412, 435 , 461 A.2d 736 (1983); Delgozzo v. Kenny, 266 N.J.Super. 169, 179 , 628 A.2d 1080 (App.Div.1993).

21993–1997
Iliadis v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. green
nj · 2007
2 sentences

2007Iliadis v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 191 N.J. 88, 103 , 922 A. 2d 710 (2007); Varacallo v. Mass. Mut.

2007Iliadis v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 191 N.J. 88, 103 , 922 A. 2d 710 (2007); Varacallo v. Mass. Mut.

12007–2007
LUSKY v. Capasso Brothers green
njsuperctappdiv · 1972
2 sentences

2006Thus, "a class action `should be permitted unless there is a clear showing that it is inappropriate or improper.'" Id. at 180 , 628 A. 2d 1080 (quoting Lusky v. Capasso Bros., 118 N.J.Super. 369, 373 , 287 A. 2d 736 (App. Div.1972)).

2006Thus, "a class action `should be permitted unless there is a clear showing that it is inappropriate or improper.'" Id. at 180 , 628 A. 2d 1080 (quoting Lusky v. Capasso Bros., 118 N.J.Super. 369, 373 , 287 A. 2d 736 (App. Div.1972)).

12006–2006
Olive v. Graceland Sales Corp. green
nj · 1972
2 sentences

2003Although class certification may not be denied based on the factual merits of a complaint, some preliminary analysis of the legal theory on which the action is based is required In re Cadillac, supra, at 426 , 461 A. 2d 736 . see also, Olive v. Graceland Sales Corp., 61 N.J. 182, 189 , 293 A. 2d 658 , (1972) (where the Court observed: "Ordinarily, the merits of a complaint are not involved in a determination as to whether a class action may be maintained unless of course the allegations are patently frivolous.") While not bound by the interpretations given the federal class-action rule, New Je

2003Although class certification may not be denied based on the factual merits of a complaint, some preliminary analysis of the legal theory on which the action is based is required In re Cadillac, supra, at 426 , 461 A. 2d 736 . see also, Olive v. Graceland Sales Corp., 61 N.J. 182, 189 , 293 A. 2d 658 , (1972) (where the Court observed: "Ordinarily, the merits of a complaint are not involved in a determination as to whether a class action may be maintained unless of course the allegations are patently frivolous.") While not bound by the interpretations given the federal class-action rule, New Je

12003–2003
Crown, Cork & Seal Co. v. Parker green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

1999Otherwise, the Court concluded, "The result would be a needless multiplicity of actions—precisely the situation that [the federal class action rule] and the tolling rule of American Pipe were designed to avoid." Id. at 351 , 103 S.Ct. at 2396 , 76 L.

1999Otherwise, the Court concluded, "The result would be a needless multiplicity of actions—precisely the situation that [the federal class action rule] and the tolling rule of American Pipe were designed to avoid." Id. at 351 , 103 S.Ct. at 2396 , 76 L.

11999–1999
Saldana v. City of Camden green
njsuperctappdiv · 1991
1 sentence

1993In re Cadillac, supra, 93 N.J. at 435 , 461 A. 2d 736 ; Riley v. New Rapids Carpet Center, 61 N.J. 218, 228 , 294 A. 2d 7 (1972); Saldana v. City of Camden, 252 N.J.

11993–1993

Where else courts name it

TX 24 (1974–2023) NJ 7 (1993–2007) MD 4 (2000–2012) FL 4 (1984–2026) NY 4 (2015–2019) ND 2 (2001–2015) IA 2 (1977–2014) MO 2 (1997–2007) CA 2 (1974–1985) LA 2 (2009–2012) OR 2 (2015–2015) MI 2 (1977–2006)

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