Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 6:5-6

  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
The fee of $20.00 paid by the plaintiff to the Secretary of State at the time of service and the cost of giving notice as provided in this act shall be taxed in plaintiff’s costs if he prevails in the action.

L.1952, c. 199, p. 711, s. 6. Amended by L.1966, c. 91, s. 2, eff. July 1, 1966.