New Jersey Sample Letter for Motion for Additur or New Trial and Prejudgment Interest

• Category: Letters - Legal - Motions
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0374LTR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form. Subject: New Jersey Sample Letter for Motion for Auditor or New Trial and Prejudgment Interest Content: [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Motion for Auditor or New Trial and Prejudgment Interest — [Case Name, Case Number] Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to bring forth a motion for auditor or alternatively, a motion for a new trial and seek a fair amount of prejudgment interest in regard to the aforementioned case. The purpose of this letter is to provide a detailed description of the key elements that support our motion and explain the legal basis on which it relies. The primary objective of this motion is to ensure that my client is adequately compensated for the damages they suffered due to [briefly explain the nature of the case]. I. Background and Statement of Facts: Provide a concise yet comprehensive overview of the case, including the parties involved, their roles, and the incident leading to the lawsuit. Highlight relevant evidence and testimonies that support the need for auditor or a new trial. II. Legal Basis for the Motion: 1. Auditor: a. Explain that an auditor is a request to increase the amount of damages awarded by the court to ensure it aligns with the true extent of the harm suffered by my client. Provide legal references supporting this request. b. Cite and discuss similar cases where auditor was granted under similar circumstances, reinforcing its appropriateness in our present case. 2. New Trial: a. Detail the grounds for a new trial, such as jury misconduct, newly discovered evidence, or erroneous jury instructions. Reference specific incidents or legal arguments that warrant a retrial. b. Present case law examples highlighting instances where courts granted new trials in comparable situations, demonstrating the merit of our request for a second trial. III. Prejudgment Interest: Explain the necessity for the court to award prejudgment interest, as it compensates the prevailing party for the loss of use of money from the time the cause of action arose until the date of the judgment. Reference New Jersey law or relevant statutes regarding prejudgment interest, including specific rates, calculations, and legal basis for its application. IV. Relief Sought: Clearly state the specific relief we are seeking, such as: — Increasing the awarded damages through an auditor in the amount of [insert requested amount]. — Alternatively, granting a new trial based on the grounds discussed above. — Awarding prejudgment interest in accordance with New Jersey law. V. Conclusion: Summarize the main points of the motion and reaffirm the significance of granting auditor, a new trial, and prejudgment interest to ensure justice is served. Please find enclosed a copy of this letter, along with supporting documentation as exhibits. We kindly request that you file this motion with the court and serve copies to all relevant parties involved, as required by law. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to a favorable response from the court. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]

Subject: New Jersey Sample Letter for Motion for Auditor or New Trial and Prejudgment Interest Content: [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Motion for Auditor or New Trial and Prejudgment Interest — [Case Name, Case Number] Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to bring forth a motion for auditor or alternatively, a motion for a new trial and seek a fair amount of prejudgment interest in regard to the aforementioned case. The purpose of this letter is to provide a detailed description of the key elements that support our motion and explain the legal basis on which it relies. The primary objective of this motion is to ensure that my client is adequately compensated for the damages they suffered due to [briefly explain the nature of the case]. I. Background and Statement of Facts: Provide a concise yet comprehensive overview of the case, including the parties involved, their roles, and the incident leading to the lawsuit. Highlight relevant evidence and testimonies that support the need for auditor or a new trial. II. Legal Basis for the Motion: 1. Auditor: a. Explain that an auditor is a request to increase the amount of damages awarded by the court to ensure it aligns with the true extent of the harm suffered by my client. Provide legal references supporting this request. b. Cite and discuss similar cases where auditor was granted under similar circumstances, reinforcing its appropriateness in our present case. 2. New Trial: a. Detail the grounds for a new trial, such as jury misconduct, newly discovered evidence, or erroneous jury instructions. Reference specific incidents or legal arguments that warrant a retrial. b. Present case law examples highlighting instances where courts granted new trials in comparable situations, demonstrating the merit of our request for a second trial. III. Prejudgment Interest: Explain the necessity for the court to award prejudgment interest, as it compensates the prevailing party for the loss of use of money from the time the cause of action arose until the date of the judgment. Reference New Jersey law or relevant statutes regarding prejudgment interest, including specific rates, calculations, and legal basis for its application. IV. Relief Sought: Clearly state the specific relief we are seeking, such as: — Increasing the awarded damages through an auditor in the amount of [insert requested amount]. — Alternatively, granting a new trial based on the grounds discussed above. — Awarding prejudgment interest in accordance with New Jersey law. V. Conclusion: Summarize the main points of the motion and reaffirm the significance of granting auditor, a new trial, and prejudgment interest to ensure justice is served. Please find enclosed a copy of this letter, along with supporting documentation as exhibits. We kindly request that you file this motion with the court and serve copies to all relevant parties involved, as required by law. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to a favorable response from the court. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]