WeddingsThe Wedding Authority.Same Sex Marriage Ruling in New Jersey- October 25, 2006 The New Jersey Supreme Court has issued a 4-3 ruling allowing same sex marriages. The plaintiffs in the case were 7 same-sex couples who have been together for at least 10 years. They sued on the basis that they wanted the legal, financial, and social benefits that marriage provides. Victory in the case was handed to the state initially, without trial. A lower appelate court upheld the decision with a split ruling stating that only the legislature has the power to grant same-sex marriages. .http://www.bkweddings.com/same_sex_marriage_ruling_in_new_jersey.html |