New Jersey § 2a:53a-27
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:53a-27, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:53a-27.
In any action for damages for personal injuries, wrongful death or property damage
resulting from an alleged act of malpractice or negligence by a licensed person in
his profession or occupation, the plaintiff shall, within 60 days following the date
of filing of the answer to the complaint by the defendant, provide each defendant
with an affidavit of an appropriate licensed person that there exists a reasonable
probability that the care, skill or knowledge exercised or exhibited in the treatment,
practice or work that is the subject of the complaint, fell outside acceptable professional
or occupational standards or treatment practices. The court may grant no more than one additional period, not to exceed 60 days, to
file the affidavit pursuant to this section, upon a finding of good cause. In the case of an action for medical malpractice, the person executing the affidavit
shall meet the requirements of a person who provides expert testimony or executes
an affidavit as set forth in section 7 of P.L.2004, c. 17 ( C.2A:53A-41 ). In all other cases, the person executing the affidavit shall be licensed in this or any other state; have
particular expertise in the general area or specialty involved in the action, as evidenced
by board certification or by devotion of the person's practice substantially to the
general area or specialty involved in the action for a period of at least five years. The person shall have no financial interest in the outcome of the case under review,
but this prohibition shall not exclude the person from being an expert witness in
the case.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:53a-27
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:53a-27 cover?
Section 2a:53a-27 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:53a-27?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2a:53a-27" (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:53a-27 apply to my situation?
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