New Jersey § 19:29-5 Procedure at trial

New Jersey Statutes

§ 19:29-5 — Procedure at trial

New Jersey § 19:29-5

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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 19:29-5 (2026).

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The proceedings shall be similar to those in a civil action so far as practicable, but shall be under the control and direction of the court, which shall hear and determine the matter without a jury, with power to order any amendments in the petition, or proceedings as to form or substance, and to allow adjournments to any time not more than thirty days thereafter for the benefit of either party, on such terms as shall seem reasonable to the court, the grounds for such adjournment being shown by affidavit. Amended by L.1953, c. 19, p. 343, s. 35.

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The proceedings shall be similar to those in a civil action so far as practicable, but shall be under the control and direction of the court, which shall hear and determine the matter without a jury, with power to order any amendments in the petition, or proceedings as to form or substance, and to allow adjournments to any time not more than thirty days thereafter for the benefit of either party, on such terms as shall seem reasonable to the court, the grounds for such adjournment being shown by affidavit. Amended by L.1953, c. 19, p. 343, s. 35.