New Jersey Statutes 2A:50-66. Letter in lieu of appearance by Attorney General
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 2A:50-66
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- 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
15. a. The United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey may send a letter to the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey which notes the appearance of the Attorney General of the United States and states that neither an answer will be filed nor a default opposed. This letter shall be accepted by the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey in lieu of an appearance by the Attorney General of the United States. The acceptance by the Clerk shall allow the foreclosing plaintiff to proceed as if the United States had filed a non-contesting answer.
b. The Attorney General of New Jersey may send a letter to the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey which notes the appearance of the Attorney General of New Jersey and states that neither an answer will be filed nor a default opposed. This letter shall be accepted by the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey in lieu of an appearance by the Attorney General of New Jersey. The acceptance by the Clerk shall allow the foreclosing plaintiff to proceed as if the State of New Jersey had filed a non-contesting answer.
L.1995,c.244,s.15.