Note: The real cases below are selected for illustrative purposes only. CNEJL will make a final selection later.
Case Summary Grade | Status | Notes
Mentally retarded in institutions ... NEED 150-CHARACTER, ACCURATE TEXT
A
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California's public-school, general-fund financing structure violates equal protection and is invalid because education is a "fundamental" right under the California and US Constitutions, and because the "wealth" of a school district is a "suspect classification".
A
OK
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Along with State v. Conley, established right to counsel in NJ municipal court when imprisonment or large fine is actually threatened or when there is a likelihood of conviction.
B
Needs work, Sample
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New York default judgment not entitled to full faith and credit in NJ due to lack of jurisdiction, in scam where NJ resident had no real connection with NY.
B
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Reverses lower court and holds that county welfare board does not have standing to pursue an appeal from a decision of the state welfare department in favor of the recipient.
B
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