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legitimate claim in New Jersey

49 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1923–2026 7 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 (28)

CaseFollowedCited
Board of Regents of State Colleges v. Rothgreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 9 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1976–2019
2 sentences

2019He must, instead, have a legitimate claim of entitlement to it." Bd. of Regents v. Roth, 408 U.S. 564, 577 (1972).

1993He must, instead, have a legitimate claim of entitlement to it.” Roth, supra, 408 U.S. at 577 , 92 S.Ct. at 2709 , 33 L.Ed.2d at 561 .

49
De Tore v. Local 245 of Jersey City Public Employees Uniongreen
ca3 · 1980 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985See DeTore v. Local 245, Jersey City Public Employees Union, 615 F. 2d 980 (3d Cir.1980); Mozier v. Board of Education of Cherry Hill, 450 F. Supp. 742 (D.N.J. 1977) (the courts followed Roth finding no cognizable property or liberty interest absent any contractual, statutory or implied right to continued employment.) Nicoletta v. North District Water Supply Commission, 77 N.J. 145 (1978), is distinguishable as it predates the amendment to N.J.A.C. 4:1-8.14(b)(6). [3] Since the amendment to the Administrative Code of October 4, 1978, Tuch v. College of Medicine and Dentistry, 177 N.J.

1985See DeTore v. Local 245, Jersey City Public Employees Union, 615 F.2d 980 (3d Cir.1980); Mozier v. Board of Education of Cherry Hill, 450 F.Supp. 742 (D.N.J.1977) (the courts followed Roth finding no cognizable property or liberty interest absent any contractual, statutory or implied right to continued employment.) Nicoletta v. North District Water Supply Commission, 77 N.J. 145 (1978), is distinguishable as it predates the amendment to N.J.A.C. 4:l-8.14(b)(6). 3 Since the amendment to the Administrative Code of October 4, 1978, Tuch v. College of Medicine and Dentistry, 177 N.J.Super. 101 (Ap

22
State v. Perrygreen
nj · 1991 · cited in 3 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2011–2021
2 sentences

2021The public interest, while important, may not overwhelm defendant's interest in pursuing a legitimate defense in the complex setting of a criminal trial." Id. at 510 (Long, J., concurring) (alteration in original) (quoting State v. Perry, 124 N.J. 128, 162-63 (1991)).

2011The public interest, while important, may not overwhelm defendant's interest in pursuing a legitimate defense in the complex setting of a criminal trial." State v. Perry, 124 N.J. 128, 162-63 , 590 A. 2d 624 (1991).

13
JE on Behalf of GE v. Stategreen
nj · 1993 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025G.E. v. State, 131 N.J. 552, 563-64 (1993).

11
In Re General Disciplinary Hearing of Trooper Carberrygreen
nj · 1989 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024As plaintiff acknowledged, the Superintendent had the discretion to post the station commander vacancy because the CNA provided "[a]t the direction of the Superintendent, the Promotional Systems Unit shall post a message . . . to announce the commencement of a promotional process." Further, although the O.I. required a promoted member to "serve at least six months in their promoted assignment," the CNA provided the member "may be required to forgo their six [-]month period" if there was "an emergent circumstance . . . at the discretion of the Superintendent." Any recognized "protectible intere

11
State v. Rothgreen
nj · 1984 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022As Justice Handler noted in Rodriguez, “[t]he courts’ sentencing responsibility under the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice has been prescribed with painstaking care by the Legislature and should not be exercised so as to countenance anomalous results.” 97 N.J. at 276 (citing State v. Roth, 95 N.J. 334, 358 (1984)).

11
State v. RTgreen
nj · 2011 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021The public interest, while important, may not overwhelm defendant's interest in pursuing a legitimate defense in the complex setting of a criminal trial." Id. at 510 (Long, J., concurring) (alteration in original) (quoting State v. Perry, 124 N.J. 128, 162-63 (1991)).

11
White v. Fauvergreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1987 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021"To obtain a protected right," an inmate must have "a legitimate claim of entitlement," not just "a unilateral A-2455-18T3 5 expectation." White v. Fauver, 219 N.J.

11
Leis v. Flyntgreen
scotus · 1979 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See id. at 577-78 ; see also Leis v. Flynt, 439 U.S. 438, 442 (1979) (holding that "[a] claim of entitlement under state law, to be enforceable, must be derived from statute or legal rule or through a mutually explicit understanding"); Bishop v. Wood, 426 U.S. 341, 344 (1976) (recognizing "the sufficiency of the claim of entitlement must be decided by reference to state law").

11
Bishop v. Woodgreen
scotus · 1976 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See id. at 577-78 ; see also Leis v. Flynt, 439 U.S. 438, 442 (1979) (holding that "[a] claim of entitlement under state law, to be enforceable, must be derived from statute or legal rule or through a mutually explicit understanding"); Bishop v. Wood, 426 U.S. 341, 344 (1976) (recognizing "the sufficiency of the claim of entitlement must be decided by reference to state law").

11
Quinlan v. Curtiss-Wright Corp.green
nj · 2010 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Quinlan, supra, 204 N.J. at 268 (noting that an employer cannot insulate itself from a legitimate claim of discrimination by accusing the employee of theft of documents).

2013See Quinlan, supra, 204 N.J. at 268 (noting that an employer cannot insulate itself from a legitimate claim of discrimination by accusing the employee of theft of documents).

11
Lavin v. Hackensack Bd. of Ed.green
nj · 1982 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See Lavin v. Bd. of Educ., 90 N.J. 145, 151 , 447 A..2d 516 (1982) (defining laches as “an equitable defense that may be interposed in the absence of the statute of limitations.” (emphasis added)).

11
Civic Southern Factors Corp. v. Bonatgreen
nj · 1974 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See, e.g., Civic S. Factors Corp. *568 v. Bonat, 65 N.J. 329, 333 , 322 A.2d 436 (1974) (stating that primary purpose of forum non conveniens is to prevent injustice to defendant).

2011See, e.g., Civic S. Factors Corp. *568 v. Bonat, 65 N.J. 329, 333 , 322 A.2d 436 (1974) (stating that primary purpose of forum non conveniens is to prevent injustice to defendant).

11
Kinsella v. Kinsellagreen
nj · 1997 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See Kinsella v. Kinsella, 150 N.J. 276 , *284 301-02, 696 A.2d 556 (1997); Payton v. N.J.

2007See Kinsella v. Kinsella, 150 N.J. 276 , *284 301-02, 696 A.2d 556 (1997); Payton v. N.J.

11
Ruckelshaus v. Monsanto Co.green
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See Ruckelshaus v. Monsanto Co., 467 U.S. 986, 1003 , 104 S.Ct. 2862, 2873 , 81 L.Ed.2d 815, 832 (1984).

2007See Ruckelshaus v. Monsanto Co., 467 U.S. 986, 1003 , 104 S.Ct. 2862, 2873 , 81 L.Ed.2d 815, 832 (1984).

11
State v. Elkwisnigreen
njsuperctappdiv · 2006 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006Op. of majority at 373-74, 894 A. 2d at 1193-94.

11
Cyrus v. Nerogreen
indctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
Collins v. Willcox Inc.green
nysupct · 1992 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
Strnad v. North River Ins. Co.green
njsuperctappdiv · 1996 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
Greenberg v. Kimmelmangreen
nj · 1985 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
11
Battaglia v. Union County Welfare Boardgreen
nj · 1981 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
11
Capua v. City of Plainfieldgreen
njd · 1986 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
11
Greenholtz v. Inmates of the Nebraska Penal & Correctional Complexgreen
scotus · 1979 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11
State v. Johnsongreen
nj · 1981 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
11
DIAL PRESS, INC. v. Phillipsgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1952 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
11
Bingenheimer v. Bingenheimergreen
nj · 1949 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
11
Schuncke v. Pennsylvania Threshermen & Farmers' Mutual Casualty Insurancegreen
nj · 1964 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1966–1966
11
Jardine Estates, Inc. v. Donna Brook Corp.green
njsuperctappdiv · 1956 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1957–1957
11

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 (34)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Rodriguez green
nj · 1984
2 sentences

2022As Justice Handler noted in Rodriguez, “[t]he courts’ sentencing responsibility under the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice has been prescribed with painstaking care by the Legislature and should not be exercised so as to countenance anomalous results.” 97 N.J. at 276 (citing State v. Roth, 95 N.J. 334, 358 (1984)).

1986But as Rodriquez also observed, after a merger of interdependent offenses for which the original sentences were imposed, the sentence following merger should not “be fortuitous and wholly unrelated to the legitimate factors that courts are adjured to follow in dispensing appropriate criminal punishment.” Id. at 276 .

21986–2022
Tuch v. College of Medicine & Dentistry green
njsuperctappdiv · 1980
2 sentences

1985See DeTore v. Local 245, Jersey City Public Employees Union, 615 F. 2d 980 (3d Cir.1980); Mozier v. Board of Education of Cherry Hill, 450 F. Supp. 742 (D.N.J. 1977) (the courts followed Roth finding no cognizable property or liberty interest absent any contractual, statutory or implied right to continued employment.) Nicoletta v. North District Water Supply Commission, 77 N.J. 145 (1978), is distinguishable as it predates the amendment to N.J.A.C. 4:1-8.14(b)(6). [3] Since the amendment to the Administrative Code of October 4, 1978, Tuch v. College of Medicine and Dentistry, 177 N.J.

1985See DeTore v. Local 245, Jersey City Public Employees Union, 615 F.2d 980 (3d Cir.1980); Mozier v. Board of Education of Cherry Hill, 450 F.Supp. 742 (D.N.J.1977) (the courts followed Roth finding no cognizable property or liberty interest absent any contractual, statutory or implied right to continued employment.) Nicoletta v. North District Water Supply Commission, 77 N.J. 145 (1978), is distinguishable as it predates the amendment to N.J.A.C. 4:l-8.14(b)(6). 3 Since the amendment to the Administrative Code of October 4, 1978, Tuch v. College of Medicine and Dentistry, 177 N.J.Super. 101 (Ap

21985–1985
Mozier v. BD. OF ED. OF TP. OF CHERRY HILL, ETC. green
njd · 1977
2 sentences

1985See DeTore v. Local 245, Jersey City Public Employees Union, 615 F. 2d 980 (3d Cir.1980); Mozier v. Board of Education of Cherry Hill, 450 F. Supp. 742 (D.N.J. 1977) (the courts followed Roth finding no cognizable property or liberty interest absent any contractual, statutory or implied right to continued employment.) Nicoletta v. North District Water Supply Commission, 77 N.J. 145 (1978), is distinguishable as it predates the amendment to N.J.A.C. 4:1-8.14(b)(6). [3] Since the amendment to the Administrative Code of October 4, 1978, Tuch v. College of Medicine and Dentistry, 177 N.J.

1985See DeTore v. Local 245, Jersey City Public Employees Union, 615 F.2d 980 (3d Cir.1980); Mozier v. Board of Education of Cherry Hill, 450 F.Supp. 742 (D.N.J.1977) (the courts followed Roth finding no cognizable property or liberty interest absent any contractual, statutory or implied right to continued employment.) Nicoletta v. North District Water Supply Commission, 77 N.J. 145 (1978), is distinguishable as it predates the amendment to N.J.A.C. 4:l-8.14(b)(6). 3 Since the amendment to the Administrative Code of October 4, 1978, Tuch v. College of Medicine and Dentistry, 177 N.J.Super. 101 (Ap

21985–1985
Nicoletta v. North Jersey District Water Supply Commission green
nj · 1978
2 sentences

1985See DeTore v. Local 245, Jersey City Public Employees Union, 615 F. 2d 980 (3d Cir.1980); Mozier v. Board of Education of Cherry Hill, 450 F. Supp. 742 (D.N.J. 1977) (the courts followed Roth finding no cognizable property or liberty interest absent any contractual, statutory or implied right to continued employment.) Nicoletta v. North District Water Supply Commission, 77 N.J. 145 (1978), is distinguishable as it predates the amendment to N.J.A.C. 4:1-8.14(b)(6). [3] Since the amendment to the Administrative Code of October 4, 1978, Tuch v. College of Medicine and Dentistry, 177 N.J.

1985See DeTore v. Local 245, Jersey City Public Employees Union, 615 F.2d 980 (3d Cir.1980); Mozier v. Board of Education of Cherry Hill, 450 F.Supp. 742 (D.N.J.1977) (the courts followed Roth finding no cognizable property or liberty interest absent any contractual, statutory or implied right to continued employment.) Nicoletta v. North District Water Supply Commission, 77 N.J. 145 (1978), is distinguishable as it predates the amendment to N.J.A.C. 4:l-8.14(b)(6). 3 Since the amendment to the Administrative Code of October 4, 1978, Tuch v. College of Medicine and Dentistry, 177 N.J.Super. 101 (Ap

21985–1985
Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance v. Wilkes Barre & Hazelton Railroad green
nj · 1923
2 sentences

1983Co., 98 N.J.L. 507 ( E. & A. 1923).

1952Co., 98 N.J.L. 507 ( E. & A. 1922).

21952–1983
State v. Lixandra Hernandez and Jose Sanchez(075444) green
nj · 2016
2 sentences

2026Our Court has noted "[t]he disclosures required by Rule 3:13-3(b)(1), which include the release of exculpatory information or material and all other information relevant to a legitimate defense, are more expansive than the due process disclosures mandated by Brady and its progeny." Hernandez, 225 N.J. at 466 n.5. "[T]he Rule has been described as establishing an 'open file' A-1932-24 23 discovery system whereby virtually all records and information in the prosecutor's possession must be disclosed, subject to the prosecutor's authority to apply for a protective order." State v. Allen, 482 N.J.

2026Super. 142 , 151 n.2 (App. Div. 2025) (citing Hernandez, 225 N.J. at 453 ).

12026–2026
O'Bannon v. Town Court Nursing Center green
scotus · 1980
1 sentence

2025Relying on O’Bannon v. Town Court Nursing Center, 447 U.S. 773 (1980), Urban Renewal asserts that “[a] party does not have a legitimate claim of entitlement to a benefit conferred by the government, and thus does not have a Constitutionally protected property interest in retaining that benefit, where the government can revoke the benefit based on the conduct of a third-party over whom the party asserting the due process claim has no control.” We need not decide whether to apply O’Bannon in this context because we ultimately hold that Clarios has otherwise failed to prove a protected property i

12025–2025
Keddie v. Rutgers, State University green
nj · 1997
1 sentence

2022She found plaintiff failed to meet Keddie's requirement that the requestor "'establish that the balance of its A-1819-20 13 interest in disclosure against the public interest in maintaining confidentiality weighs in favor of disclosure.'" 148 N.J. at 50 .

12022–2022
Nunan v. DEPT. OF PERSONNEL green
njsuperctappdiv · 1990
1 sentence

2019He did not, and does not, have a legitimate claim of entitlement to the position . . . ." Id. at 497-98 .

12019–2019
Brady v. Maryland green
scotus · 1963
2 sentences

2016Romano v. Kimmelman, 96 NfJ. 66, 82-84, 474 A.2d 1 (1984). 4 The arguments before the Law Division concerning the admissibility of the Breathalyzer results are not germane to this appeal. 5 We will not discuss issues raised before the Appellate Division that are not pertinent to this appeal. 6 The State did not present this argument in its Appellate Division brief on which it relied in opposing defendant’s petition for certification. 7 We note that the disclosure requirements of Rule 7:7 — 7(b)(1)—(11), which mandate the release of all evidence or information relevant to a legitimate defense,

2016Romano v. Kimmelman, 96 NfJ. 66, 82-84, 474 A.2d 1 (1984). 4 The arguments before the Law Division concerning the admissibility of the Breathalyzer results are not germane to this appeal. 5 We will not discuss issues raised before the Appellate Division that are not pertinent to this appeal. 6 The State did not present this argument in its Appellate Division brief on which it relied in opposing defendant’s petition for certification. 7 We note that the disclosure requirements of Rule 7:7 — 7(b)(1)—(11), which mandate the release of all evidence or information relevant to a legitimate defense,

12016–2016
Romano v. Kimmelman green
nj · 1984
1 sentence

2016Romano v. Kimmelman, 96 NfJ. 66, 82-84, 474 A.2d 1 (1984). 4 The arguments before the Law Division concerning the admissibility of the Breathalyzer results are not germane to this appeal. 5 We will not discuss issues raised before the Appellate Division that are not pertinent to this appeal. 6 The State did not present this argument in its Appellate Division brief on which it relied in opposing defendant’s petition for certification. 7 We note that the disclosure requirements of Rule 7:7 — 7(b)(1)—(11), which mandate the release of all evidence or information relevant to a legitimate defense,

12016–2016
Larrison v. Larrison green
njsuperctappdiv · 2007
2 sentences

2007Larrison, supra, 392 N.J.Super. at 18 , 919 A. 2d 852 .

2007Larrison, supra, 392 N.J.Super. at 18 , 919 A. 2d 852 .

12007–2007
Brill v. Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America green
nj · 1995
1 sentence

2006Id. at 541-2, 666 A.2d 146 .

12006–2006
Solesbee v. Balkcom green
scotus · 1950
12004–2004
Ford v. Wainwright green
scotus · 1986
1 sentence

2004Indeed, a particularly acute need for guarding against error inheres in a determination that "in the present state of the mental *444 sciences is at best a hazardous guess however conscientious." [ Id. at 411-12 , 106 S.Ct. at 2602-03, 91 L.Ed. 2d at 347-48 (quoting Solesbee v. Balkcom, 339 U.S. 9, 23 , 70 S.Ct. 457, 464 , 94 L.Ed. 604 , 612 (1950) (Frankfurter, J., dissenting)).] The Constitution renders an execution contingent on a defendant not being mentally retarded, and for that reason, there is a "particularly acute need for guarding against error" in assessing a legitimate claim of ret

12004–2004
Hubbard v. United Press International, Inc. green
minn · 1983
11999–1999
McKeown-Brand v. Trump Castle Hotel & Casino green
nj · 1993
11995–1995
Gerald v. Universal Agency, Inc. neutral
njsuperctappdiv · 1959
11994–1994
State v. Choice green
nj · 1985
11991–1991
In Re Crowley green
njsuperctappdiv · 1984
11990–1990
Davis v. United Air Lines, Inc. green
scotus · 1982
11989–1989
Battaglia v. Union County Welfare Board green
scotus · 1982
11989–1989
Northern States Power Co. v. United States green
scotus · 1982
11989–1989
Grexa v. State green
njsuperctappdiv · 1978
11985–1985
Chrysler Corporation v. Fedders Corporation, Salvatore Giordano, Sr., Salvatore Giordano, Jr., Bruno Giordano, Ignatius MacBrinn and Howard S. Modlin green
ca3 · 1982
11982–1982
Gutzwiller v. Gutzwiller neutral
njsuperctappdiv · 1950
11979–1979
Gutzwiller v. Gutzwiller neutral
nj · 1950
11979–1979
City of Newark v. Yeskel green
nj · 1950
11977–1977
Department of the Air Force v. Rose green
scotus · 1976
11977–1977
Michael T. Rose v. Department of the Air Force green
ca2 · 1974
11977–1977
Consolidated Police & Firemen's Pension Fund Commission v. City of Passaic green
nj · 1957
11960–1960
Schenck v. United States green
scotus · 1919
11941–1941
Cochran v. City of Boston green
mass · 1912
11923–1923
MacRackan v. . Bank green
nc · 1913
11923–1923

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (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 142 (1883–2026) IL 129 (1871–2025) NY 111 (1906–2026) PA 103 (1899–2025) CA 101 (1933–2026) IN 69 (1930–2026) WA 62 (1969–2024) MI 57 (1974–2025) NJ 49 (1923–2026) OH 44 (1977–2024) MO 44 (1880–2024) FL 41 (1931–2026) MS 41 (1977–2024) CT 39 (1871–2026) GA 37 (1976–2025) NM 36 (1954–2026) WV 36 (1928–2021) MA 32 (1977–2020) MD 29 (1864–2021) LA 28 (1926–2023) CO 28 (1952–2025) MN 27 (1979–2024) ID 26 (1975–2024) NC 26 (1905–2026) RI 26 (1978–2015) DC 24 (1974–2021) MT 24 (1980–2019) HI 22 (1985–2025) KS 22 (1895–2022) WI 21 (1976–2021) TN 21 (1938–2026) AL 19 (1871–2016) AZ 19 (1969–2021) UT 18 (1969–2026) OR 18 (1968–2025) KY 18 (1853–2025) IA 17 (1903–2018) OK 16 (1929–2023) WY 14 (1983–2025) NE 13 (1935–2017) ME 12 (1984–2024) DE 11 (1983–2025) SD 10 (1950–2014) NH 10 (1975–2021) VA 10 (1993–2023) SC 8 (1984–2026) VT 7 (1993–2024) ND 6 (1970–2010) NV 5 (1981–2017) AK 4 (1978–2025) AR 3 (1980–2017) VI 3 (2015–2025)

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