· 7/31/2007
Johnson v. Scaccetti
Citations
- 927 A.2d 1269
- 192 N.J. 256
- 2007 N.J. LEXIS 926
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- noting that such damages “are not susceptible to scientific precision ... because there is no neat formula for translating pain and suffering into monetary compensation”
- noting that “the primaiy aim of the various no-fault statutory schemes has been to achieve lower premiums and prompt payment of medical expenses” (citation and internal quotation marks omitted)
- noting that \the primary aim of the various no-fault statutory schemes has been to achieve lower premiums and prompt payment of medical expenses\ (citation and internal quotation marks omitted)
- finding a remittitur unjustified even though the jury’s award was “undoubtedly high, perhaps overly generous”
- “[T]he legislature knows how to express its disagreement with ease law by amending a statute if it believes a court has misconstrued its intent”
- \Legislature knows how to express its disagreement with case law by amending a statute if it believes a court has misconstrued its intent.\
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Judges: Albin
Read full opinion on CourtListenerSourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.