2015

Homeowner Not Liable In Construction Accident

In a recent New Jersey Federal court decision, a homeowner was sued when a contractor’s employee was injured while using the contractor’s table saw in the course of remodeling the homeowner’s bathroom. The employee also sued the contractor and the saw manufacturer.  The claim against the saw manufacturer was settled. The homeowner moved for summary […]

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Attorney Review Update

In a prior blog post, we discussed the Conley v. Guerrero decision, in which Judge Coleman held that an attorney review letter was validly and effectively sent, by fax and email, although the contract in the transaction and the New Jersey Supreme Court decision in New Jersey State Bar Association v. New Jersey Association of Realtor Boards required the letter to

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Realtors May Be Liable For Failure To Disclose Elevator Deaths

The New Jersey Appellate Division recently reversed a trial court decision dismissing claims against realtors for failure to disclose the deaths of two children in an elevator accident in a private home sold through those realtors. The listing agent was shown to have actual knowledge of the accident and had actually conferred with Coldwell Banker

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