Supreme Court of New Jersey Decisions
The New Jersey Supreme Court consists of seven justices. While it was originally founded in 1776 during the American Revolution, it did not take a clear form until the New Jersey Constitution of 1844. In contrast to many other state supreme courts, it does not hold original jurisdiction over any legal matters. The Court may review an appeal from a lower court in a case involving the death penalty, a constitutional question, redistricting, or a dissent by an appellate justice. Also, it may review an appeal of a decision for which it has granted certification. In addition to its legal authority, the Court holds limited political authority. It will review and finalize a decision by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission on redistricting congressional districts if the Commission cannot reach a decision.
The Governor of New Jersey nominates candidates to serve on the Supreme Court. The New Jersey State Senate then must decide whether to confirm the nominee one week after the Governor issues a public notice of the nomination. Each justice will serve an initial seven-year term, after which the Governor will decide whether to grant indefinite tenure. The justices must be balanced between the political parties, such that neither party has an advantage of more than one seat. To qualify to serve on the Supreme Court, a candidate must have been admitted to practice law in New Jersey for at least 10 years. This is the same requirement as for Superior Court judges.
A justice may be removed from the New Jersey Supreme Court upon being impeached by the New Jersey General Assembly and convicted by the New Jersey Senate. Alternatively, the Supreme Court may inform the Governor that a justice has become incapacitated. A three-person commission will determine whether the justice should be removed on that basis.
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Recent Decisions From the Supreme Court of New Jersey
Date: April 7, 2025
Docket Number: A-42-23
Justia Opinion Summary: Clarios, LLC (Clarios) purchased an industrial site in 2006, for which the seller had executed a remediation plan under the Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA) and placed funds in trust for future remediation. In 2007,…
Date: April 1, 2025
Docket Number: A-32-23
Justia Opinion Summary: The case involves a dispute among members of several limited liability companies, which was arbitrated according to the parties' agreement. The arbitrator issued a series of awards, ultimately granting plaintiff Laurence…
Date: March 17, 2025
Docket Number: A-8-24
Justia Opinion Summary: Rosalyn Musker worked in sales for Suuchi, Inc., which sells software subscriptions to apparel manufacturers. In addition to her base salary, Musker was eligible for commissions under Suuchi’s Sales Commission Plan…
Date: March 11, 2025
Docket Number: A-34-23
Justia Opinion Summary: Crystal Walcott Spill's estate and beneficiaries filed a wrongful death suit against several doctors, including Dr. Steven Paganessi and his medical group, alleging negligence during a surgical procedure that led to…
Date: February 18, 2025
Docket Number: A-44/45/46/47/48/49/50/51/52-23
Date: February 4, 2025
Docket Number: A-35-23
Justia Opinion Summary: In this case, the plaintiff, D.T., alleged that he was sexually abused by Michael J. McCarthy, a priest assigned by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, during an overnight trip to a private home in New Jersey in 1971. D.T.…
Date: January 27, 2025
Docket Number: A-28-23
Justia Opinion Summary: Michael Jones purchased Series EE federal savings bonds during his marriage to Jeanine Jones, designating her as the pay-on-death beneficiary. Upon their divorce, their divorce settlement agreement (DSA) did not…
Date: January 22, 2025
Docket Number: A-43-23
Justia Opinion Summary: Plaintiffs, administrators of the Estate of April Carden, filed a medical malpractice complaint against Hackensack Meridian Health, Dr. Alok Goyal, and South Plainfield Primary Care. They alleged that Carden's death was…
Date: January 21, 2025
Docket Number: A-33-23
Justia Opinion Summary: Antonio Fuster went to the Chatham Township Police Department to report that his special needs child had accused an adult male relative of sexual misconduct. His interview with police was recorded on a body worn camera.…
Date: January 15, 2025
Docket Number: A-40-23
Justia Opinion Summary: The case involves a car accident where Thomas Irwin rear-ended Linda Brehme's vehicle. Brehme's Personal Injury Protection (PIP) carrier paid benefits but not up to the policy limits. Brehme filed a personal injury…
Date: January 13, 2025
Docket Number: A-25-23
Justia Opinion Summary: In 1991, Celestine Payne poisoned her husband, Alphonso, to collect his life insurance policy. She then enlisted her children and a tenant, Eugene Cooper, to help dispose of Alphonso’s body. Two years later, Celestine…
Date: January 9, 2025
Docket Number: A-29-23
Justia Opinion Summary: In 1997, Alessandro Roberto purchased a property in Paterson, New Jersey. By 2022, the property was valued at up to $535,000. Roberto failed to pay three sewer tax bills totaling $606, leading the City of Paterson to…
Date: December 18, 2024
Docket Number: A-37/38-23
Date: December 12, 2024
Docket Number: A-39-23
Justia Opinion Summary: Dionicio Rodriguez, an employee of SIR Electric LLC (SIR), was injured while working and filed for workers' compensation benefits under SIR's policy with Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company (Hartford). After…
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