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Real Property Law
In-depth analysis of the latest rulings.
Landlord & Tenant
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
Development
Analysis of recent cases of importance.
The Martin Act and Common Law Fraud
In <i>Kerusa LLC v. W10Z/515 Real Estate Limited Partnership</i>, the Court of Appeals resolved a question that has plagued the Appellate Divisions over the past several years: May a co-op or condominium purchaser prevail on a common law fraud claim based on material omissions from offering plan amendments mandated by the Martin Act?
Index
Everything contained in this issue in an easy-to-read format.
Decisions of Interest
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
NJ & CT News
What's happening in neighboring states.
Important Rules of Evidence for Family Law Attorneys
Matrimonial and family law attorneys who only try divorce and custody cases know that all issues besides the grounds for divorce are tried before the court without a jury. In such cases, the rules of evidence are often relaxed. While this can make for a more straightforward presentation of evidence, it can also leave family practice lawyers unfamiliar with new or little used rules of evidence. This article discusses some of those important rules.
Validity of Child Support Statute Is Questioned
In a unanimous panel decision issued by the Appellate Division, First Department, the court recently invalidated a 1992 support agreement because it failed to provide adequate support for a child born out of wedlock. What made the case noteworthy was the fact that the court's opinion called into question the constitutionality of a decades-old family law statute that requires judicial approval of an agreement for child support between a mother and the purported father of a nonmarital child.
Non-Compliance with the Opt-Out Provisions of the CSSA
An in-depth review of case law relating to this all-important issue.

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