Title 2A, Title 2A: ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE

2A:15-46. Recognizance filed; record book Every recognizance of bail shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the court in which the action is pending, within 2 days after the approval of the bail, and the clerk shall thereupon deliver a bail piece to the bail. The clerk shal…

2A:15-47. Render in discharge of bail The defendant may, on notice to the plaintiff, render himself or be rendered in discharge of his bail, either before or after judgment, to the court in which the action was brought; but such render shall be made within 20 days after proceedin…

2A:15-48. Set-off Any defendant failing to set off a liquidated debt or demand, or a debt or demand capable of being ascertained by calculation, shall thereafter be precluded from bringing any action for such debt or demand. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.

2A:15-49. What constitutes No judge of any court shall sit on the trial of or argument of any matter in controversy in a cause pending in his court, when he: a. Is related in the third degree to any of the parties to the action, which degree shall be computed as at common law; or…

2A:15-5. Statutory proceedings; entitling; filing of papers; certified copies All statutory proceedings begun and conducted before a judge of any court, although not proceedings in the court itself, shall, nevertheless, be entitled in the court, and all writs, pleadings, orders, …

2A:15-5.1. Contributory negligence; elimination as bar to recovery; comparative negligence to determine damages Contributory negligence shall not bar recovery in an action by any person or his legal representative to recover damages for negligence resulting in death or injury to …

2A:15-5.10. Definitions relative to punitive damages awards. 2. As used in this act: "Actual malice" means an intentional wrongdoing in the sense of an evil-minded act. "Clear and convincing evidence" means that standard of evidence which leaves no serious or substantial doubt ab…

2A:15-5.11. Punitive damages requested in complaint 3. An award of punitive damages must be specifically prayed for in the complaint. L.1995,c.142,s.3.

2A:15-5.12. Award of punitive damages; determination 4. a. Punitive damages may be awarded to the plaintiff only if the plaintiff proves, by clear and convincing evidence, that the harm suffered was the result of the defendant's acts or omissions, and such acts or omissions were …

2A:15-5.13. Bifurcated trial at defendant's request 5. a. Any actions involving punitive damages shall, if requested by any defendant, be conducted in a bifurcated trial. b. In the first stage of a bifurcated trial, the trier of fact shall determine liability for compensatory dam…

2A:15-5.14 Determination of award; limitations; exceptions. 6. a. Before entering judgment for an award of punitive damages, the trial judge shall ascertain that the award is reasonable in its amount and justified in the circumstances of the case, in light of the purpose to punis…

2A:15-5.15. Claims under existing law 7. Nothing contained in this act is to be construed as creating any claim for punitive damages which is not now available under the law of this State. L.1995,c.142,s.7.

2A:15-5.16. Jury not informed of cap 9. The jury shall not be informed of the cap on punitive damages established by section 6 of this act. L.1995,c.142,s.9.

2A:15-5.17. Record referred for criminal investigation 10. Upon the conclusion of any action in which punitive damages have been awarded, the court shall refer the record of that action to the prosecutor of the county in which the case was tried and to the Attorney General for in…

2A:15-5.2. Findings of fact; percentage of fault; terms defined 2. a. In all negligence actions and strict liability actions in which the question of liability is in dispute, including actions in which any person seeks to recover damages from a social host as defined in section 1…

2A:15-5.3. Recovery of damages; apportionment among responsible parties 3. Except as provided in subsection d. of this section, the party so recovering may recover as follows: a. The full amount of the damages from any party determined by the trier of fact to be 60% or more respo…

2A:15-5.4. Exceptions Nothing in this act shall be construed to apply to any action brought by the Department of Environmental Protection, or any other governmental agency or entity pursuant to the environmental laws of this State, including, but not limited to, the "Solid Waste …

2A:15-5.5. Definitions As used in this act: "Visibly intoxicated" means a state of intoxication accompanied by a perceptible act or series of actions which present clear signs of intoxication. "Social host" means a person who, by express or implied invitation, invites another per…

2A:15-5.6. Exclusive civil remedy a. This act shall be the exclusive civil remedy for personal injury or property damage resulting from the negligent provision of alcoholic beverages by a social host to a person who has attained the legal age to purchase and consume alcoholic bev…

2A:15-5.7. No liability to consumer No social host shall be held liable to a person who has attained the legal age to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages for damages suffered as a result of the social host's negligent provision of alcoholic beverages to that person. L. 1987,…

2A:15-5.8. Joint tortfeasors Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L. 1952, c. 335 (C. 2A:53A-1 et seq.), section 3 of P.L. 1973, c. 146 (C. 2A:15-5.3) or any other law to the contrary, in any case where a social host or any other party to a suit instituted pursuant to the provisio…

2A:15-5.9. Short title 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Punitive Damages Act." L.1995,c.142,s.1.

2A:15-50. Challenges; triors; determination Challenges to a judge for any of the causes mentioned in section 2A:15-49 of this title shall be made before the trial or argument. The court may, in its discretion, try the challenges or appoint 3 disinterested persons as triors thereo…

2A:15-51. Restraining order or interlocutory or permanent injunction in disputes concerning terms or conditions of employment prohibited No court of the state of New Jersey, nor any judge or judges thereof, shall issue any restraining order or interlocutory or permanent injunctio…

2A:15-52. Public policy in matter of injunctions in labor disputes In the interpretation and application of this article, the public policy of the state of New Jersey is hereby defined and declared as follows: Procedure that permits a complaining party, to obtain in any case invo…

2A:15-53. Temporary or permanent injunctions in labor disputes; hearing and findings required; notice; duration of temporary restraining order; bond or undertaking No court of the state of New Jersey nor any judge or judges thereof shall issue a temporary or permanent injunction …

2A:15-54. When restraining order or injunctive relief not to be granted No restraining order or injunctive relief shall be granted to any plaintiff who has failed to comply with any obligation imposed by law which is involved in the labor dispute in question, or who has failed to…

2A:15-55. Finding of fact as basis for restraining order or injunction; acts to be enjoined; duration of permanent injunction a. No restraining order or interlocutory or permanent injunction shall be granted in a case involving or growing out of a labor dispute, except on the bas…

2A:15-56. Disobedience of restraining order or injunction; contempt; jury trial; fees; trial without jury Whenever any person or persons shall be cited for disobeying, or shall be directed or ordered to show cause why they should not be adjudged in contempt of court for disobeyin…

2A:15-57. Punishment for contempt Punishment for a contempt specified in section 2A:15-56 of this title may be by fine, not exceeding $100, or by imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, in the jail of the county where the court is sitting, or both, in the discretion of the court; pro…

2A:15-58. Definitions For the purpose of this article: a. A case shall be held to involve or to grow out of a labor dispute when the case involves persons who are engaged in industry, trade, craft, employment, or occupation; or who are members of an affiliated organization of emp…

2A:15-59. Costs allowed in discretion of court Except as otherwise provided by law, costs may be allowed or disallowed in the discretion of the court to any party in any action, motion, appeal or proceeding, whether or not he be successful therein; and where allowed, they may be …

2A:15-59.1. Frivolous causes of action 1. a. (1) A party who prevails in a civil action, either as plaintiff or defendant, against any other party may be awarded all reasonable litigation costs and reasonable attorney fees, if the judge finds at any time during the proceedings or…

2A:15-6. Written notice of pendency of action; contents 2A:15-6. In every action, instituted in any court of this State having civil jurisdiction or in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the object of which is to enforce a lien upon real estate or to…

2A:15-60. State or person prosecuting therefor In an action brought by the state, or the governor, or any person for the use of the state, the plaintiff shall recover costs as any other plaintiff; but the defendant in such an action shall not recover any costs against such plaint…

2A:15-61. Double costs on appeal after jury verdict Where an appeal is taken from a judgment of any court of record of this state after verdict of a jury, and the judgment is affirmed, the prevailing party shall, unless the appellate court shall in express terms adjudge to the co…

2A:15-62. Actions cognizable before the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part commenced in Law Division 2A:15-62. If an action cognizable before the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part is brought in the Superior Court, Law Division and if the plaintiff obt…

2A:15-63. Actions for assault, battery, imprisonment, libel or slander If, in an action for damages based upon an assault, battery or imprisonment or for libel or slander, plaintiff does not recover damages to the amount of $50, his costs shall not exceed the damages recovered. L…

2A:15-64. By whom taxed; clerk to sign bill of costs Costs shall be taxed by the clerks of the respective courts upon application of the party entitled thereto, or, where taxation is necessary and proper to enable any other party to proceed in the action, then upon his applicatio…

2A:15-65. Time within which costs must be taxed If costs are not taxed within 6 months next after the entry of a judgment or order or, where the judgment or order becomes the subject of review or further litigation, within 6 months after such judgment or order is finally disposed…

2A:15-66. Duties of taxing officer The officer authorized to tax costs in any civil matter shall, whether or not objection is made, examine the bills presented to him for taxation, satisfy himself that all the items allowed are correct and legal, strike out all charges for fees, …

2A:15-67. Bond for costs by nonresident claimant 2A:15-67. Where in any action in the Superior Court any plaintiff or any party asserting a counterclaim, cross-claim or third-party claim is a nonresident, he shall, if, at any time before trial, notice is given to him by an opposi…

2A:15-68. Deposit in lieu of bond In lieu of a bond for costs, the nonresident party may deposit with the clerk cash in the amount of $100 or, if there is more than one opposing party demanding security, then in the amount of $100 for each such party. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.

2A:15-69. Proceedings stayed until bond filed or deposit made Whenever a notice is given demanding from a nonresident party security for costs, all proceedings on his claim shall be stayed until the required security is filed or deposit made. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.

2A:15-7. Filed notice; effect as to persons claiming interest in real estate affected by notice a. In action to enforce or declare rights in, or concerning, or for partition of real estate, wherein plaintiff's claim arises out of a written instrument, which instrument either is e…

2A:15-70. Notice of security given Upon filing bond or making deposit, the nonresident party shall give notice thereof to the opposing party or parties making the demand, with the names of the sureties on the bond and the residences of the individual sureties. L.1951 (1st SS), c.…