New Jersey § 39:6a-34
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:6a-34, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:6a-34.
The party having filed for a trial de novo shall be assessed court costs and other
reasonable costs of the other party to the judicial proceeding, including attorney's
fees, investigation expenses and expenses for expert or other testimony or evidence,
which amount shall be, if the party assessed the costs is the one to whom the award
is made, offset against any damages awarded to that party by the court, and only to
that extent; except that if the judgment is more favorable to the party having filed
for a trial de novo, the court may reduce or eliminate the amount of the assessment
in accordance with the extent to which the decision of the court is more favorable
to that party than the arbitration decision, and as best serves the interest of justice. The court may waive an assessment of costs required by this section upon a finding
that the imposition of costs would create a substantial economic hardship as not to
be in the interest of justice.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:6a-34
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:6a-34 cover?
Section 39:6a-34 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 § 39:6a-34?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 39:6a-34 apply to my situation?
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