This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
As of July 1, 2022, the jurisdictional limit of Small Claims court was increased from $3,000 to $5,000. The jurisdictional limit for the Special Civil Part was increased from $15,000.00 to $20,000.00. Any claims of $20,000.01 or more will be filed in the Law Division.
Lawsuits for amounts up to $20,000 are called special civil cases. They are filed in Superior Court, in the special civil part of the civil division.
There are 12 district courts in Middlesex County, with the District Attorney having an office in each of the courts.
If you received a summons for a lawsuit, you have 35 days to respond. After this time, you could lose the case by default judgment. To respond to a lawsuit summons, you need to complete the packet “How to File an Answer to a Complaint in Civil Court.” It includes the instructions and answer form.
A car accident settlement letter is a formal document sent to an insurance company or the at-fault party's representative, outlining your claim for damages resulting from a car accident.
State the settlement offer you are willing to accept and the reasons why. You can repeat the position you stated in the first demand letter. Your attorney can advise you on whether you should stick with the amount stated in your first demand letter or if you should present a counteroffer.