In re Hearn, 417 N.J. Super. 289 (App. Div. 2010).  In this published opinion by Judge Ashrafi, the Appellate Division recognized that it gives deference to an agency’s view of its own regulations.  Despite that, the court held that the Merit System ...

Kalathia v. PMM, Inc., 2010 WL 4156769 (App. Div. Oct. 25, 2010).  The court criticized the failure of the appellant to include in his appendix the contract that was at the center of the case.  After the court requested it, ...

Siete Urban Associates v. Pitney, Hardin, Kipp & Szuch, 2010 WL 5426650 (App. Div. Oct. 25, 2010).  In this opinion, the Appellate Division decried the practice of “dismissals without prejudice entered for the sole reason of making an old case ...

Hillcrest Garden, Inc. v. Victorian Florist, Inc., 2010 WL 4137191 (App. Div. Oct. 22, 2010).  In this credit contract appeal, the agreement provided for “reasonable attorneys’ fees of 25% of the unpaid balance due” if suit had to be brought ...