Ernest Allen Cohen, Plaintiff-Appellant and Cross-Respondent v. Radio-Electronics Officers Union, District 3…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the Appellate Division’s judgment in modified form, holding that the six‑month notice‑of‑termination clause in the retainer agreement was unenforceable as contrary to public policy, but that the plaintiff is entitled to quantum meruit for the reasonable value of services plus compensation equal to one month’s fee for the unreasonable notice provision. The court also affirmed the severability of the illegal credit‑for‑plans provision and ordered a net set‑off of $7,629.