State v. Palendrano facts for kids
Quick facts for kids State v. Palendrano |
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| Court | New Jersey Superior Court |
| Full case name | State of New Jersey v. Marion Palendrano, Defendant. |
| Decided | July 13, 1972 |
| Citation(s) | 293 A.2d 747; 120 N.J. Super. 336 |
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| Decision by | McGann |
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State v. Palendrano, 120 N.J. Super. 336, 293 A.2d 747 (Law Div. 1972), was a legal case decided by the New Jersey Superior Court, Law Division, holding that the common law offense of being a common scold was no longer a crime despite the presence of reception statutes in the state.
Background
In 1970, Marion Palendrano was indicted in Monmouth County for assault, threatening a person's life, and being a scold.
Decision
The court reasoned that the offense was superseded by the New Jersey Disorderly Persons Act. They also expressed concerns that a female-only crime violated due process and the nature of the offense was too vague.
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