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New Jersey’s Affidavit of Merit Statute (NJ Rev Stat § 2A:53A-27 (2013)) was signed into law in 1995.The statute states that if a person sues for injury, death, or property damage because of a professional's mistake or carelessness, they must provide a special letter from an expert within 60 days after the other side responds to their lawsuit. [1]
The Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex is located in Trenton, the capital of the State of New Jersey. It is home to the New Jersey Supreme Court and other judicial and executive departments. Named in honor of Richard J. Hughes, a former Governor and Chief Justice in New Jersey, it is one several judicial centers in the city.
A probate court (sometimes called a surrogate court) is a court that has competence in a jurisdiction to deal with matters of probate and the administration of estates. [1] In some jurisdictions, such courts may be referred to as orphans' courts [ 2 ] or courts of ordinary.
Gary R. Chiusano (born August 5, 1951) is an American Republican Party politician, who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from January 8, 2008 until February 11, 2013, where he represented the 24th Legislative District. He resigned on February 11, 2013, from the New Jersey General Assembly to become the Sussex County Surrogate. [1]
The county will hold night court in another municipality, making it easier for residents to get help with surrogate matters. See where it is. Passaic County adds sixth night court location, with ...
The Judiciary of New Jersey comprises the New Jersey Supreme Court as the state supreme court and many lower courts.. New Jersey's judiciary is unusual in that it still separates cases at law from those in equity, like its neighbor Delaware but unlike most other U.S. states; however, unlike Delaware, the courts of law and equity are formally "divisions" of a single unified lower court of ...
The Superior Court is the state court in the U.S. state of New Jersey, with statewide trial and appellate jurisdiction.The New Jersey Constitution of 1947 establishes the power of the New Jersey courts: under Article Six of the State Constitution, "judicial power shall be vested in a Supreme Court, a Superior Court, and other courts of limited jurisdiction."
Although typically initial decisions of OAL ALJ's may be adopted, modified, or rejected by agency heads, the reasons for modifying or rejecting a decision must be specified in writing and supported by evidence. A final agency decision may be appealed to the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division. [3]