New Jersey Statutes 2A:23A-10. Discovery
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 2A:23A-10
- Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- Interrogatories: Written questions asked by one party of an opposing party, who must answer them in writing under oath; a discovery device in a lawsuit.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
b. All discovery shall be completed within 60 days following receipt of the demand for alternative resolution or the entry of a final order compelling alternative resolution. The umpire shall have the authority to extend the time for completion of permitted discovery or to limit or terminate any permitted discovery upon application which can be heard in any suitable way, including telephone conference or on submitted papers. The decision of the umpire shall be subject to modification upon review by the Superior Court in a summary review as provided for by rules of the New Jersey Supreme Court when the umpire is shown to have improperly exceeded his discretion.
c. Reasonable production of documents at any oral deposition upon notice in lieu of subpoena given to a party may be required.
d. A notice for inspection and copying of documents provided for in this act may require that the same shall be produced no sooner than 15 days after receipt of service. The cost of copying shall be paid by the party demanding the inspection.
L. 1987, c. 54, s. 10.