Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity (Earnings Per Share) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) |
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Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | ||||
Dividends declared per common share | $ 0.45 | $ 0.45 | $ 1.35 | $ 1.35 |
Unvested restricted stock outstanding | 157,681 | 216,802 | 157,681 | 216,802 |
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- Definition Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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