State v. Shack
New Jersey Supreme Court
277 A.2d 369 (1971)
- Written by Sean Carroll, JD
Facts
Tejeras and Shack (defendants) entered the private property of Tedesco (plaintiff) for the purpose of giving aid to migrant farm workers who were employed and housed by Tedesco on his property. Part of such aid was supposed to be giving legal advice to one of the migrant farm workers, courtesy of a nonprofit corporation funded by the government pursuant to an act of Congress. Although offering to let Tejeras and Shack consult the migrant farm worker, Tedesco refused to allow a private legal consultation. When Tejeras and Shack insisted on privacy, Tedesco filed a written complaint with the police alleging a violation of a New Jersey trespassing statute. The Deerfield Township Municipal Court convicted Tejeras and Shack of violating the statute. Tejeras and Shack appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Weintraub, C.J.)
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