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