· 9/7/2018
Younger v. Dist. of Columbia Pub. Sch.
Citations
- 325 F. Supp. 3d 59
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- stating that \determinations about the applicability of OPRA and its exemptions are legal conclusions . . . subject to de novo review\
- stating that “only the requestor may seek judicial review of the agency’s decision” under New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act, N.J. Stat. Ann. § 47:1A–1 to –13 (West 2017)
- noting that N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6 of the Open Public Records Act “clearly and unambiguously confers the right to initiate a suit after a public agency’s denial of access only upon the requestor” (second emphasis added)
- stating an actual controversy exists where \the facts present 'concrete contested issues conclusively affecting' the parties' adverse interests\ (quoting N.J. Tpk. Auth. v. Parsons, 3 N.J. 235, 241 (1949))
- stating the common law right \has not been limited by OPRA\
- a court's \determinations about the applicability of OPRA and its exemptions are legal conclusions and are therefore subject to de novo review\
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Judges: Collyer
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.