What Types Of Cases Cannot Be Filed In The New Jersey Small Claims Section, Special Civil Part?
Cases where the claimant seeks to recover sums that exceed the damages recoverable in the small claims section, Special Civil Part $3,000 (or $5,000 if the case involves the return of a rental security deposit). Cases involving a family law situation, such as those involving divorce, child support, spousal support or promises between boyfriends and girlfriends or fiances for the payment of sums of money associated with their relationships. Professional Liability/Malpractice cases claims brought against doctors, lawyers, architects, engineers and similar licensed professionals for conduct involving violations of their professional responsibilities/duties Cases involving the probate of a will or other certain issues involving the administration of an estate or certain claims brought against it. Cases where a landlord who seeks to evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent (there is a Court called the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Special Civil Part, Landlord Tenant Section that
