New Jersey Statutes 17B:33-6. Judgment by default
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 17B:33-6
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
Whenever the service of process is effected by a method authorized by this chapter, the time within which the defendant shall be allowed to serve answer shall be the same as is otherwise provided in the case of service by mail or publication in civil actions generally, and no default or judgment based thereon shall be entered until after the expiration of such time.
L.1971, c. 144, s. 17B:33-6