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NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-55 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-55 - Finding of fact as basis for restraining order or injunction; acts to be enjoined; duration of permanent injunction

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 basis of findings of fact made and filed by the court in the record of the case prior to the issuance of such restraining order or injunction; and every restraining order or injunction granted in a case involving or growing out of a labor dispute shall include only a prohibition of such specific act or acts as may be expressly complained of in the complaint filed in such case and as shall be expressly included in said findings of fact made and filed by the court as provided herein. b. No permanent injunction shall remain in full force more than 6 months from the date on which the judgment and order or either is filed; provided, however, that the duration of the injunction might be extended for another 6 months if after a further hearing initiated and conducted in the same manner as the original hearing, the court shall determine that the injunction shall be continued or modified in accordance with the findings of fact on the subsequent hearing.  L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-56 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-56 - Disobedience of restraining order or injunction; contempt; jury trial; fees; trial without jury

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 disobeying the restraining order, interlocutory injunction, or injunction above-mentioned, then the person or persons so cited or directed or ordered to show cause shall, on application to the court, have the facts concerning such dispute determined by a jury presided over by a judicial officer other than the one who issued such temporary restraining order, interlocutory injunction, or permanent injunction and shall order such jury trial. The procedure before the court presiding at the hearing on the citation in impaneling and selecting the jury and in admitting evidence shall be the same as that provided for civil cases tried in the superior court. The jurymen so summoned shall be entitled to the same fees for services as are now allowed in other civil trials. In the event that the person cited or directed or ordered to show cause as aforesaid shall not demand a jury trial, then and in that case, such dispute shall be determined and presided over by a judicial officer other than the one who issued such temporary restraining order, interlocutory injunction or permanent injunction.  L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-57 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-57 - Punishment for contempt

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; provided, however, that this limitation shall not apply to any contempt conviction based on violations committed by a defendant subsequent to his initial conviction for violating any provision of the same injunction. Where a person is committed to jail, for the nonpayment of such a fine, he must be discharged at the expiration of 15 days; but where he is also committed for a definite time, the 15 days must be computed from the expiration of the definite time.  L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-58 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-58 - Definitions

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 employers or employees; whether such dispute is (1) between 1 or more employees and 1 or more employers; (2) between 1 or more employees and an association or associations of employees or employers; (3) between an association or associations of employees and any other association or associations of employees; (4) between 1 or more associations of employees and 1 or more employers or associations of employers; or when the case involves any conflicting or competing interests in a "labor dispute" (as hereinafter defined) of "persons participating or interested" therein (as hereinafter defined). b. A person or association shall be held to be a person participating or interested in a labor dispute if relief is sought against him or it, and if he or it is engaged in the industry, trade, craft, or occupation in which such dispute occurs, or has a direct or indirect interest therein, or is a member, officer, or agent of any association of employers or employees engaged in such industry, trade, craft, or occupation. c. The term "labor dispute" includes any controversy concerning terms or conditions of employment, or concerning the association or representation of persons in negotiating, fixing, maintaining, changing, or seeking to arrange terms or conditions of employment, or concerning employment relations, or any other controversy arising out of the respective interests of employer and employee, regardless of whether or not the disputants stand in the proximate relation of employer and employee. d. The word "person" as used in this article shall include the plural thereof and shall include and be taken to mean any organization of such persons. Wherever used in this article, the words "plaintiff" , "employer" , "employee" , and "proximate relation of employer and employee" shall include the plural thereof.  L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-59 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-59 - Costs allowed in discretion of court

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 taxed according to law.  L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-59.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-59.1 - Frivolous causes of action

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 upon judgment that a complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim or defense of the nonprevailing person was frivolous.  (2) When a public entity is required or authorized by law to provide for the defense of a present or former employee, the public entity may be awarded all reasonable litigation costs and reasonable attorney fees if the individual for whom the defense was provided is the prevailing party in a civil action, and if there is a judicial determination at any time during the proceedings or upon judgment that a complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim, or defense of the nonprevailing party was frivolous.  b. In order to find that a complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim or defense of the nonprevailing party was frivolous, the judge shall find on the basis of the pleadings, discovery, or the evidence presented that either:  (1) The complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim or defense was commenced, used or continued in bad faith, solely for the purpose of harassment, delay or malicious injury; or  (2) The nonprevailing party knew, or should have known, that the complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim or defense was without any reasonable basis in law or equity and could not be supported by a good faith argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law.  c. A party or public entity seeking an award under this section shall make application to the court which heard the matter. The application shall be supported by an affidavit stating in detail:  (1) The nature of the services rendered, the responsibility assumed, the results obtained, the amount of time spent by the attorney, any particular novelty or difficulty, the time spent and services rendered by secretaries and staff, other factors pertinent in the evaluation of the services rendered, the amount of the allowance applied for, an itemization of the disbursements for which reimbursement is sought, and any other factors relevant in evaluating fees and costs; and  (2) How much has been paid to the attorney and what provision, if any, has been made for the payment of these fees in the future.  L.1988,c.46,s.1; amended 1995,c.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-60 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-60 - State or person prosecuting therefor

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 plaintiff, whether the action is dismissed, judgment shall pass in favor of the defendant or any other proceeding is taken. This section shall not apply to any popular action, nor to any action on a penal statute, prosecuted by any person on behalf of himself and the state.  L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-61 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-61 - Double costs on appeal after jury verdict

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 contrary, be entitled to double costs on the appeal.  L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-62 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-62 - Actions cognizable before the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part commenced in Law Division

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 obtains judgment for an amount not exceeding the jurisdictional limit of the Special Civil Part exclusive of costs, the plaintiff may be allowed costs, but not exceeding the amount allowable in the Special Civil Part.  This section shall not extend to any action in which the title to real estate may, in any way, come in question, nor to any action in which the judge before whom it is tried shall, immediately after the verdict or the finding, certify that, in his judgment, the action should have been brought in the division and part of the Superior Court in which it was instituted.  L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1957,c.120,s.3; 1969,c.177,s.3; 1981,c.223,s.6; 1991,c.91,s.32.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-63 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-63 - Actions for assault, battery, imprisonment, libel or slander

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.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-64 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-64 - By whom taxed; clerk to sign bill of costs

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 application; or they may be taxed by the court. The clerk when taxing the costs shall sign the bill of costs.  L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-65 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-65 - Time within which costs must be taxed

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 of, no costs shall thereafter be allowed or taxed, unless the court, upon good cause shown, orders allowance and taxation thereafter.  L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-66 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-66 - Duties of taxing officer

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, not expressly allowed by law, as to which it does not appear that the services charged for were actually and necessarily performed, and, so far as possible, classify and segregate the fees payable to attorneys and counsellors, the clerk of the court, the court, the sheriff and other persons.  L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-67 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-67 - Bond for costs by nonresident claimant

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 opposing party demanding security for costs, give bond in favor of the opposing party, or, if there is more than one making the demand, in favor of each of them, in the sum of $200, with sufficient surety, conditioned to prosecute the action with effect and to pay costs if the action is dismissed or judgment passes against him. If there is more than one plaintiff or claimant, they may give bond jointly in the sum of $200, all as aforesaid.  If the surety on the bond is an individual and not a corporation, he shall be a resident of this State.  The bond shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the court. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1991,c.91,s.33; 1991,c.177,s.17.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-68 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-68 - Deposit in lieu of bond

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.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-69 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-69 - Proceedings stayed until bond filed or deposit made

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.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-70 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-70 - Notice of security given

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.344.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-71 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-71 - Bond or deposit filed before demand is made for security

2A:15-71. Bond or deposit filed before demand is made for security  Before security is demanded, the nonresident party may file a bond for security for costs as provided in this article or make deposit in lieu of it, and give notice thereof.  L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-72 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-72 - Exception to bond

2A:15-72. Exception to bond  Where the nonresident party files a bond and with it an affidavit of the surety that he is a resident of this state and worth, above all debts and liabilities, more than double the amount of the bond, or in the case of a corporate surety, other sufficient justification, no exception may be taken to the surety. But if the affidavit or other sufficient justification is not filed, the party demanding the security may within 10 days after receiving the notice of the filing of the bond, give notice to the nonresident party that he excepts to the surety. Upon such exception, the nonresident party shall file the affidavit or other justification or file a new bond with a like affidavit or other justification, or make a deposit as aforesaid, and give the party making the demand notice thereof.  L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-73 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-73 - Investment of moneys brought into Superior Court

2A:15-73 Investment of moneys brought into Superior Court  2A:15-73. The chief justice may cause any moneys brought into the Superior Court or remaining on deposit therein to be invested (a) in the bonds and other securities of the United States, (b) in interest-bearing bonds of such character and description as are or may be lawful investments for moneys deposited with savings banks of this State, (c) in bonds secured by mortgages which shall be a first lien upon improved real estate situate in this State worth at least double the amount loaned thereon, (d) in programs as approved by the State Investment Council which are managed by the Division of Investment and in the New Jersey Cash Management Fund established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1977, c.281 (C.52:18A-90.4), or (e) in any combination thereof. For the purpose of making such investments, moneys remaining to the credit of different persons or causes may be commingled. The moneys so deposited or invested, and the securities in which the same may be invested, shall be from time to time accounted for, invested, transferred, reinvested, or otherwise disposed of, as the chief justice shall deem reasonable and proper; and the interest and income derived from such investments, after deducting expenses, losses and reserves for the protection thereof, shall be apportioned to the several parties entitled thereto at such rate as the chief justice shall from time to time determine. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1997, c.206.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-74 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-74 - Care and supervision of funds, investments and securities; persons employed for; compensation and salaries

2A:15-74. Care and supervision of funds, investments and securities; persons employed for; compensation and salaries  The chief justice may, from time to time, employ some suitable persons and assistants, to be selected by him, to exercise general care and supervision, subject to his orders, over the funds, investments and securities from time to time remaining in the superior court and fix the compensation and salaries for such persons, to be paid either out of the general income of the funds or out of any fund for the benefit of which special services may be rendered, as may be equitable and just.  L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-75 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-75 - Payment of judgments out of funds in court

2A:15-75. Payment of judgments out of funds in court  If in any cause moneys are deposited with any court of this state, and any person shall hold a judgment in any of the courts of this state against any person entitled to the moneys, or any part thereof, the court in which the moneys are deposited shall, upon application made in the cause by or in behalf of such judgment creditor, and upon proof by affidavit or otherwise, as the court directs, that the residence of the person entitled to such moneys is unknown and cannot be ascertained, order and direct such moneys to be applied upon such judgment. It shall not be necessary that the judgment creditor be, or be admitted as, a party defendant in such cause.  L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:15-92 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:15-92 - Actions during world war II against persons in enemy or enemy-occupied countries

2A:15-92. Actions during world war II against persons in enemy or enemy-occupied countries  In any action involving real or personal property subject to the control of this state, or any interest therein, in which service of process is required to be made upon any person who is or is believed to be, in a designated enemy country or enemy-occupied territory, in addition to the service of process upon such person otherwise required, a copy of such process shall be sent by registered mail to the attorney general of the United States in care of the office of alien property, department of justice, Washington, District of Columbia. If the person upon whom process is required to be served shall not appear or answer within the time limited or granted, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for him, who shall appear and who may defend the action, and the action may proceed in all respects as if such person had been duly served in this state with process. The court may appoint the attorney general of the United States as such guardian ad litem. For the purposes of this section: (a) "designated enemy country" means any foreign country with which the United States of America was on March 25, 1943 at war and any other country with which the United States shall be at war thereafter during the course of the hostilities existing on March 25, 1943; (b) "enemy-occupied territory" shall be taken to mean any place under the control of any designated enemy country or any place with which, by reason of the existence of a state of war during such hostilities, the United States of America does not maintain postal communication. This and the next sections are declared to be remedial and emergency legislation, and shall remain in force only so long as a state of war shall exist between the United States and any designated enemy country. They shall be liberally construed and administered.  L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.