New Jersey § 2a:15-53
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:15-53, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:15-53.
No court of the state of New Jersey nor any judge or judges thereof shall issue a
temporary or permanent injunction in any case involving or growing out of a labor
dispute, as herein defined, except after hearing the testimony of witnesses in open
court (with opportunity for cross-examination) in support of the allegations of a
complaint made under oath, and testimony in opposition thereto, if offered, and except
after findings of all the following facts by the court or judge or judges thereof: a. That unlawful acts have been committed and are likely to be continued unless restrained; b. That substantial and irreparable injury to plaintiff's property will follow unless
the relief is granted; c. That as to each item of relief granted greater injury will be inflicted upon plaintiff
by the denial thereof than will be inflicted upon defendants by the granting thereof; d. That plaintiff has no adequate remedy at law. Such hearing shall be held after due and personal notice thereof has been given, in
such manner as the court shall direct, to all known persons against whom relief is
sought; provided, however, that if a plaintiff shall also allege that unless a temporary
restraining order shall be issued without notice, a substantial and irreparable injury
to plaintiff's property will be unavoidable, then in that case a temporary restraining
order may be issued; provided, the plaintiff presents oral testimony under oath sufficient
to justify the court in issuing a temporary injunction upon a hearing after notice. Such temporary restraining order shall be effective for no longer than 5 days, and
at the expiration of said 5 days shall become void. No temporary restraining order or interlocutory injunction or permanent injunction
shall be allowed, except upon condition that plaintiff shall first file with the court
a bond or undertaking, in favor of the person or persons enjoined or restrained, in
an amount to be fixed by the court issuing the restraining order or injunction, sufficient
to secure to the person or persons enjoined their court costs, attorney and counsel
fees taxed against the plaintiff, in the event that the injunctive relief sought is
subsequently denied by the court or in the event that the order or judgment granting
such injunctive relief is thereafter reversed by an appellate court.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:15-53
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:15-53 cover?
Section 2a:15-53 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 2a:15-53?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2a:15-53" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2a:15-53 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Jersey can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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