Is It Possible To Settle My New Jersey Small Claims Section, Special Civil Part Case?
Parties may voluntarily agree to settle their case but preparing the proper settlement agreement requires great care. Normally, at any trial proceeding, the New Jersey Small Claims Section, Special Civil Part has settlement forms for the parties to complete. However, neither court forms, websites nor advice from court personnel are good substitutes for a competent attorneys legal services. Each case has its own particular legal issues and therefore, its own challenges. For example, what if you dont include protections to yourself in the agreement? A court may refuse to enforce a settlement agreement if it is unclear what the parties agreed to. Also, if a party fails to honor a settlement, you may have to return to court if you want to enforce the settlement, which normally requires you to file a motion. If you can afford an attorney, it is best to have the attorney prepare the settlement agreement so that they can try to make the other parties agree to the best settlement terms for you
