New Jersey Statutes 2A:15-1. Actions in person or by attorney
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 2A:15-1
- person: includes corporations, companies, associations, societies, firms, partnerships and joint stock companies as well as individuals, unless restricted by the context to an individual as distinguished from a corporate entity or specifically restricted to one or some of the above enumerated synonyms and, when used to designate the owner of property which may be the subject of an offense, includes this State, the United States, any other State of the United States as defined infra and any foreign country or government lawfully owning or possessing property within this State. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
- State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
2A:15-1. Every person who has reached the age of majority pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1972, c.81 (C. 9:17B-3) and has the mental capacity may prosecute or defend any action in any court, in person or through another duly admitted to the practice of law in this State.
amended 2013, c.103, s.4.