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Halloween brings unusual traffic to properties, irregular lighting, temporary structures, and an influx of minors who are lawfully on private walkways and steps. The mix of costumes, darkness, and decorations creates risks that courts analyze under ordinary negligence and premises liability principles. In New Jersey, the duty is not seasonal.

A deposition is one of the most important stages of discovery in civil litigation. In New Jersey, it is a formal proceeding where a party or witness answers questions under oath, outside of court, with a court reporter present to record the testimony.

Their role in litigation is defined by the Rules of Evidence and the New Jersey Court Rules, and their impact can determine the outcome of a case.

When one party fails to perform its obligations under a contract, the law recognizes that the other party is entitled to a remedy. In New Jersey, the remedies for breach of contract are not limited to one option.

By: Peter J. Lamont, Esq. Most of us have encountered the terms, Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Summary Judgment. Perhaps you read it...