Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 6:5-5

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
The court in which an action, against an operator, pilot or owner mentioned in section three of this act, is pending may order such continuances as may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to defend the action.

L.1952, c. 199, p. 711, s. 5.