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Special Civil is a court in which you may sue a person or a business (the defendant) to collect an amount of money up to $20,000 that you believe is owed to you. If your claim is $5,000 or less, you may sue in the Small Claims Section. This segment on …
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Following is a general list of claims that may be filed in Special Civil: Breach of a written or oral contract. Return of money used as a down payment. Property damage caused by a motor vehicle accident. Damage to or loss of property. Consumer complaints …
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Claims arising from professional malpractice (for example, alleged malpractice by a doctor, dentist or lawyer). Claims for support or alimony from a marital or domestic dispute. Claims arising from a probate matter. Please remember that if you believe you …
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A complaint must be filed in the Office of the Special Civil Part in the county where at least one defendant lives or where the defendant's business is located. A business defendant is considered located in a county wherever it is actually doing business …
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To sue in the Special Civil Part, a person must be 18 years of age or older. If the person suing is under the age of 18, the claim must be filed by a parent or guardian. A plaintiff or defendant that is a corporation, partnership, (any business entity …
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A Special Civil complaint form and accompanying instructions is available in any New Jersey Special Civil Part Office and is available on the Internet at How to Sue for an Amount of Money Up To $20,000 njcourts.gov . The summons and complaint can be filed …
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The costs for filing a complaint in Special Civil are: $50 for a complaint where the amount claimed is $5,000 or less. $75 for a complaint where the amount claimed is more than $5,000. $5 for each additional defendant. The fee is $10 for each defendant …
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If you have been named as a defendant in a case, you must file a written answer to the complaint with the Office of the Special Civil Part in the county in which the complaint was filed within the number of days stated in the summons (35 days). You also …
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$30 for an answer. $50 for an answer with a counterclaim, cross-claim or third-party complaint where the amount is $5,000 or less. $75 for an answer with a counterclaim, cross-claim or third-party complaint where the amount is more than $5,000. Note: The …
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Interrogatories … The Rules of Court provide for an exchange of information by the parties. Whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant, questions from the opposing party, called "interrogatories," must be answered within 30 days from the date you …
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The defendant and the plaintiff must come to court at the time and date stated on the trial notice, unless otherwise notified by the court. Bring all witnesses and evidence needed to present your case. On the day scheduled for trial, the court may help …
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If you, as a plaintiff or as a defendant, disagree with the court's decision, you may appeal the case to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court within 45 days from the date when the final decision is rendered. (The information is available on How to …
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You have the right to represent yourself in court and are not required to be represented by attorney. If you can get a lawyer, however, it is a good idea to do so. New Jersey laws, the proofs necessary to present your case, and the procedural rules …
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Court staff can only review your form to make sure you have answered all the questions. Staff cannot tell you whether the information you have provided is correct or complete. You are responsible to know whether your documents contain correct and complete …
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Court staff cannot tell you what the applicable statute of limitations is for your case. N.J.S.A. 2A:14-1 et. seq. sets forth the limitations for various causes of action. You can refer to this statute to determine the statute of limitations in your case. …
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Court staff cannot make that determination. Whether the statute of limitations has run is a legal issue that must be decided by a court based upon the type of case you have, when the incident occurred that gave rise to the case or when the plaintiff …
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It is recommended that you file an original and at least two copies of your complaint along with your filing fee, a completed Civil Case Information Statement (CIS) Pro Se version with instructions Civil Case Information Statement , and a self-addressed …
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There are two ways to have your complaint served. In New Jersey, the sheriff’s officers in the various counties can serve complaints. You should contact the sheriff’s officers in the county where you filed your lawsuit. You can also use a private process …
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There are two subpoena forms, depending on whether you want the person to submit documents or to appear in person. To subpoena documents, use the Subpoena Duces Tecum (For Use When Records Are Needed) subpoena duces tecum form. To subpoena a person to …
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N.J.S.A 22A:1-4 states that a witness must be paid $2.00 per day to appear in court. If the witness does not live in the county where the case is to be heard, the witness gets an additional allowance of $2.00 for every 30 miles of travel from home to the …