N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:4-2.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 6A:4-2.7 - Time for filing and service of briefs

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the appellant shall serve and file a brief in support of the appeal within 20 days after the appeal has been filed. The respondent shall serve and file an answer brief within 20 days after service of the appellant's brief. The appellant may serve and file a reply brief within 10 days after service of the respondent's brief.

(b) If a cross appeal is taken, the party first appealing shall serve and file an appeal brief within 30 days of notice of the cross appeal. Within 30 days thereafter, the cross-appellant shall serve and file a brief in support of the cross appeal, which shall include an answer to appellant's brief. The appellant may file a reply brief within 10 days thereafter.

(c) Failure to meet the filing deadline for an appeal brief or brief in support of a cross appeal may be viewed as a failure to perfect the appeal or cross appeal and may result in dismissal of the appeal or cross appeal.

(d) If a respondent fails to meet the filing deadline for an answer brief, the record may be closed and the Commissioner may consider the matter on the record before the Commissioner.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:4-2.7

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 2782(a), effective 12/19/2016

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 2405(a), effective 12/4/2023