Chancery Division - General Equity is responsible for actions in which the primary relief sought is equitable in nature. Chancery Division Probate Part handles all matters relating to estates, trusts and guardianship. Civil case types are diverse and include automobile negligence actions, personal injury actions, malpractice actions, employment, discrimination, contract, commercial and other actions. Approximately 30,000 cases are filed in Union County Special Civil Part and 8,500 in Civil Law.
Assistance is also provide to Spanish speaking individuals.
Any accommodation required under the Americans with Disabilities Act should be addressed with the appropriate section of the Division where the matter will be heard. Overview of Civil Division Bench William L'E.Wertheimer, P.J.Cv. This process begins with the filing of the complaint and ends with post judgment activity. Documents are stamped, filed, the appropriate filing fee is collected and the document and fee are then processed through the Automated Case Management System . Arbitrators are appointed by the Hon.