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New Jersey Rules of CourtN.J.R. Ct. Part VI
Rule 6:5 - Trials
Rule 6:5-1 - Applicability of Part IV Rules; Sanctions

N.j. Ct. R. 6:5-1

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Rule 6:5-1 - Applicability of Part IV Rules; Sanctions

R. 4:37 (dismissal of actions), R. 4:38 (consolidation), R. 4:39 (verdicts) and R. 4:40 (motion for judgment) are applicable to the Special Civil Part. The court may order a party whose complaint is dismissed pursuant to R. 1:2-4 or R. 4:37-1(b) for failure to appear for trial or who seeks to refile such a complaint pursuant to R. 4:37-4 to pay to the aggrieved party costs, reasonable attorney's fees and expenses related to the dismissed action.

N.j. Ct. R. 6:5-1

Source --1969 Revision; amended November 7, 1988 to be effective 1/2/1989; caption and text amended July 12, 2002 to be effective 9/3/2002; amended July 9, 2008 to be effective 9/1/2008.