The New Jersey Supreme Court Issues Its Gap Period Decision
On January 18, 2017, the New Jersey Supreme Court held that municipalities do have an obligation to satisfy the unmet affordable housing obligations arising from 1999 through 2015, the so-called “gap period.” In a decision that will be hailed as a victory for affordable housing advocates and developers, and a loss for municipalities, the Court […]
Supreme Court Opens Door for Spill Act Claims
On January 26, 2015, in Morristown Associates v. Grant Oil Co., (A-38-13) (073248), the New Jersey Supreme Court confirmed that the general six-year statute of limitations contained in N.J.S.A. 2A:14-1 does not apply to private claims for contribution made pursuant to the New Jersey Spill Compensation and Control Act, N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11f(a)(2)(a). Consequently, individuals or entities […]
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