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Archive for June, 2010

New Jersey sanctions the use of sound recordings at trial where the matter contained therein is competent and relevant

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June 30, 2010 at 4:37 pm

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Generally, a trial court presented with a disputed motion to enforce a settlement should hold a hearing to resolve the disputed questions of fact

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June 30, 2010 at 4:32 pm

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Eyewitness identification evidence — how reliable is it?

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June 29, 2010 at 1:39 pm

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Family part judges have broad discretion to appoint economic, medical, psychological and other mental health experts to aid the court and to order the payment of their fees by one or both of the parties

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June 29, 2010 at 11:37 am

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Post-judgment newly discovered evidence

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June 29, 2010 at 11:31 am

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A domestic violence defendant’s request for legal custody of a child must be analyzed in the context of the totality of all circumstances; not only the facts now alleged but also, the past history of domestic violence which can affect the context of any dispute

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June 29, 2010 at 11:25 am

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Although the Affidavit of Merit should be filed within sixty days of the filing of the answer, if the affidavit is provided within sixty-one to 120 days after the answer is filed, it will be deemed timely so long as leave to file is sought and good cause is established

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June 29, 2010 at 11:05 am

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Plenary guardians possess the authority to control, monitor and schedule visitation with the incapacitated

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June 29, 2010 at 10:56 am

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The Consumer Fraud Act

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June 23, 2010 at 6:51 pm

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In the absence of unconscionability, fraud, or overreaching in the negotiations of a settlement, no legal or equitable basis exists to reform the parties’ property settlement agreement

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June 23, 2010 at 6:42 pm

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