About This Course
This two part CLE seminar on the basics of civil litigation and municipal court practice is the ideal introduction for the inexperienced New Jersey attorney, a necessary refresher for the veteran and much-needed primer for out-of state attorneys with pending civil or municipal court matters in the New Jersey system.
Part one of the seminar will review:
- Structure of the New Jersey court system
- Procedures for submitting a civil case
- Pleadings
- Service of process
- Entry of default
- Default judgments
- Motion practice
- Discovery
- Arbitration and mediation
Part two of the seminar will cover:
- Jurisdiction of the Municipal Courts
- Cases heard before Municipal Courts
- Common offenses brought before Municipal Courts
- Discovery
- Plea bargaining
- Tips and strategies for case management