§ 56:8-1 Applicability of C.56:8-1 et seq
§ 56:8-1.1 Temporary help services; inclusion within definition of merchandise; rules, regulations; fees, charges on firms; transport of workers regulated
§ 56:8-1.2 Unlawful withholding of diversion of wages by temporary help service firm; penalty
§ 56:8-2 Fraud, etc., in connection with sale or advertisement of merchandise or real estate as unlawful practice
§ 56:8-2.1 Operation simulating governmental agency as unlawful practice
§ 56:8-2.2 Scheme to not sell item or service advertised
§ 56:8-2.3 Advertising plan involving notification of winning of prize and other requirements unlawful
§ 56:8-2.4 Advertisement of unassembled merchandise as assembled in picture or illustration; prohibition
§ 56:8-2.5 Sale, attempt to sell or offer for sale of merchandise without tag or label with selling price
§ 56:8-2.6 Daily failure to tag as separate violation
§ 56:8-2.7 False representation unlawful practice
§ 56:8-2.8 “Going out of business sale” ; time limits
§ 56:8-2.9 Misrepresentation of identity of food in menus or advertisements of eating establishments
§ 56:8-2.10 Acts constituting misrepresentation of identity of food
§ 56:8-2.11 Violations; liability
§ 56:8-2.12 Recovery of refund in private action
§ 56:8-2.13 Cumulation of rights and remedies; construction of act
§ 56:8-2.14 Short title
§ 56:8-2.15 Definitions
§ 56:8-2.16 Posting of signs; locations
§ 56:8-2.17 Signs; contents
§ 56:8-2.18 Penalties; refunds or credits to buyers
§ 56:8-2.19 Posting of signs; exceptions
§ 56:8-2.20 Motor vehicle; perishables; custom merchandise; non-returnable merchandise; application of act
§ 56:8-2.21 Jurisdiction; penalties; cash refund; credit; damages
§ 56:8-2.22 Copy of transaction or contract; provision to consumer
§ 56:8-2.23 Disclosure of profit-making nature
§ 56:8-2.25 Transaction of business under assumed name, misrepresented geographic origin, location
§ 56:8-2.27 Sale of baby food, non-prescription drugs, cosmetics, certain; unlawful
§ 56:8-2.28 Short title
§ 56:8-2.29 Definitions relative to raincheck policy disclosure
§ 56:8-2.30 Posting of raincheck policy by retail mercantile establishment
§ 56:8-2.31 Unlawful practices by retail mercantile establishment relative to rainchecks
§ 56:8-2.32 Regulations
§ 56:8-2.33 Discrimination against cash-paying customers prohibited; violations, penalties; exceptions
§ 56:8-3 Investigation by attorney general; powers and duties
§ 56:8-3.1 Violations; penalty
§ 56:8-4 Additional powers
§ 56:8-5 Service of notice by attorney general
§ 56:8-6 Failure or refusal to file statement or report or obey subpoena issued by attorney general; punishment
§ 56:8-7 Self-incrimination; exemption from prosecution or punishment
§ 56:8-8 Injunction against unlawful practices; appointment of receiver; additional penalties
§ 56:8-9 Powers and duties of receiver
§ 56:8-10 Claims against persons acquiring money or property by unlawful practices
§ 56:8-11 Costs in actions or proceedings brought by attorney general
§ 56:8-12 Partial invalidity
§ 56:8-13 Penalties
§ 56:8-14 Enforcement of penalty; process
§ 56:8-14.1 Office of consumer affairs entitled to penalties, fines or fees
§ 56:8-14.2 Definitions relative to certain deceptive consumer practices
§ 56:8-14.3 Additional penalties for violation of C.56:8-1 et seq
§ 56:8-14.4 Restoration of money, property given priority
§ 56:8-14.5 Educational program about consumer protection laws, rights
§ 56:8-14.6 Consumer Fraud Education Fund
§ 56:8-14.7 Rules, regulations
§ 56:8-15 Additional penalties
§ 56:8-16 Remission of penalties
§ 56:8-17 Noncompliance; penalties
§ 56:8-18 Cease and desist order; violations; penalty
§ 56:8-19 Action, counterclaim by injured person; recovery of damages, costs
§ 56:8-19.1 Exemption from consumer fraud law, certain real estate licensees, circumstances
§ 56:8-19.2 Seller, real property, disclose, property location, FEMA Special, Moderate Risk Flood Hazard Area, purchaser
§ 56:8-20 Notice to attorney general of action or defense by injured person; intervention
§ 56:8-21 Short title
§ 56:8-22 Definitions
§ 56:8-23 Exposure or offer for sale at retail of consumer commodity; mark of price per measure
§ 56:8-24 Unit pricing regulations; hearings; exemptions; retail establishments and commodities list
§ 56:8-25 Other regulations
§ 56:8-26 Definitions
§ 56:8-27 Requirements for ticket broker
§ 56:8-28 Application for registration, fee
§ 56:8-29 Issuance of certificate of registration
§ 56:8-30 Bond required to engage in business of reselling tickets as a ticket broker
§ 56:8-31 Revocation or suspension of license
§ 56:8-32 Display of license; copies
§ 56:8-33 Notification to purchaser of price of ticket, reselling of tickets limited
§ 56:8-34 Reselling of tickets prohibited in certain areas; reselling regulated
§ 56:8-35 Special treatment prohibited
§ 56:8-35.4 Use of digger unlawful
§ 56:8-35.5 Definitions relative to Internet ticket sales
§ 56:8-36 Rules and regulations
§ 56:8-37 Violations; penalties
§ 56:8-38 Nonprofit or political organizations; application of act
§ 56:8-39 Definitions
§ 56:8-40 Registration
§ 56:8-41 Security
§ 56:8-42 Health club services contract; definitions
§ 56:8-42.1 Subscription service provider, health club services, online termination; definitions
§ 56:8-43 Right of action
§ 56:8-44 25% limit
§ 56:8-45 Contracts voidable
§ 56:8-46 Violation
§ 56:8-47 Nonapplicability
§ 56:8-48 Rules, regulations
§ 56:8-49 Definitions
§ 56:8-50 Notice of defect or hazard in children’s products to director
§ 56:8-51 Dealer display of notification
§ 56:8-52 Inspection program; regulations
§ 56:8-53 Allocation of penalty monies
§ 56:8-53.1 Definitions relative to child product safety
§ 56:8-53.2 Unlawful practices relative to children’s products deemed unsafe
§ 56:8-53.3 Duties of Division of Consumer Affairs; immunity from liability
§ 56:8-53.4 Retrofitting of children’s products
§ 56:8-53.5 Rules, regulations
§ 56:8-54 Application of consumer fraud act to information services
§ 56:8-55 Definitions
§ 56:8-56 Unlawful practice without disclosures required
§ 56:8-57 Unlawful practices
§ 56:8-58 Blocking of telephone access
§ 56:8-59 Rules, regulations, fees
§ 56:8-60 Injunctive relief, restraints on income
§ 56:8-61 Short title
§ 56:8-62 Definitions
§ 56:8-63 Posting of kosher information
§ 56:8-64 Unlawful practice not committed; proof required
§ 56:8-65 Presumptive evidence of intent to sell
§ 56:8-66 Compliance with requirements
§ 56:8-67 Definitions relative to sale and warranty of certain used vehicles
§ 56:8-67.1 Sale of used passenger motor vehicle, upon termination of lease agreement
§ 56:8-68 Unlawful practices
§ 56:8-69 Written warranty required; minimum durations
§ 56:8-70 Written warranty; requirements of dealer
§ 56:8-71 Dealer’s failure to correct defect
§ 56:8-72 Term of warranty extended for repairs
§ 56:8-73 Waiver of dealer’s obligation to provide warranty
§ 56:8-74 Warranty given as a matter of law
§ 56:8-75 Remedies, rights preserved
§ 56:8-76 Nonapplicability of act
§ 56:8-77 Bond to assure compliance
§ 56:8-78 Rules, regulations
§ 56:8-79 Consumer awareness program required
§ 56:8-80 Administrative fee established
§ 56:8-80.1 Prohibited sales of tires; violations, penalties
§ 56:8-81 Short title
§ 56:8-82 Findings, declarations relative to industrial hygiene
§ 56:8-83 Definitions relative to industrial hygiene
§ 56:8-84 Unlawful practices
§ 56:8-85 Nonapplicability of act to supervised apprentices, students
§ 56:8-86 Definitions relative to telecommunications service providers
§ 56:8-87 Change, redirection of telecommunications service provider; conditions
§ 56:8-88 Processing of change orders
§ 56:8-89 Rules, regulations relative to telecommunications service providers
§ 56:8-89.1 Rules, regulations to enforce FCC agreement
§ 56:8-90 Change notification; bill information
§ 56:8-91 Violations, penalties
§ 56:8-92 Short title
§ 56:8-93 Definitions relative to sales of cats and dogs
§ 56:8-94 Construction of act
§ 56:8-95 Noncompliance by pet shop considered deceptive practice
§ 56:8-95.1 Certain animals offered by breeder, broker, prohibited sale by pet shop
§ 56:8-95.2 Construction of act
§ 56:8-95.3 Violations, penalties
§ 56:8-96 Certification from veterinarian, recourse
§ 56:8-97 Rules, regulations
§ 56:8-98 Short title
§ 56:8-99 Definitions relative to food represented as halal
§ 56:8-100 Posting of information by dealer representing food to be halal
§ 56:8-101 Reliance on representation, good faith, defense
§ 56:8-102 Possession of food implies intent to sell
§ 56:8-103 Compliance required by dealer in regard to food represented as halal
§ 56:8-104 Definitions relative to certain loans for senior citizens
§ 56:8-105 Certain home improvement loans unlawful
§ 56:8-106 Immunity from liability for third party, exception
§ 56:8-107 Findings, declarations relative to excessive price increases at certain times
§ 56:8-108 Definitions relative to excessive price increases at certain times
§ 56:8-109 Unlawful practice to sell merchandise at excessive price during emergency
§ 56:8-110 Gift certificate, card, validity, terms, required; definitions
§ 56:8-110.1 Gift card fraud; detection, prevention; employee training; definitions
§ 56:8-110.2 Guidelines from the Division of Consumer Affairs
§ 56:8-111 Rules, regulations
§ 56:8-112 Violations deemed unlawful practice
§ 56:8-113 Short title
§ 56:8-114 Findings, declarations relative to qualification of safety professionals
§ 56:8-115 Definitions relative to qualifications of safety professionals
§ 56:8-116 Certification by safety professional certification organization required
§ 56:8-117 Motor vehicle window tinting, informing customer of State restrictions; required
§ 56:8-118 Rules, regulations; public information program
§ 56:8-119 Findings, declarations relative to telemarketing calls
§ 56:8-120 Definitions relative to telemarketing calls
§ 56:8-121 Unsolicited telemarketing calls prohibited, telemarketer registration required; fee
§ 56:8-122 Additional requirements for registration
§ 56:8-123 Refusal to issue, renew; revocation of license
§ 56:8-124 Registration number to remain property of State
§ 56:8-125 Reporting of change in information
§ 56:8-126 Maintenance of bond by registrant
§ 56:8-127 Establishment, maintenance of no telemarketing call list, use of national registry
§ 56:8-128 Requirements relative to telemarketing sales calls
§ 56:8-129 Inclusion on list, notice to customers of existence of list, updating; directory information
§ 56:8-130 Prohibited practices; “commercial mobile service,” “commercial mobile service device” defined
§ 56:8-131 Construction of act
§ 56:8-132 Violations, penalties; exceptions
§ 56:8-133 “Consumer Protection Fund”
§ 56:8-134 Rules, regulations
§ 56:8-135 Information not considered government record
§ 56:8-136 Short title
§ 56:8-137 Definitions relative to home improvement contractors
§ 56:8-138 Registration for contractors; application, fee
§ 56:8-138.2 Home elevation contractors, rules, regulations; fees; penalties
§ 56:8-139 Act applicable to contractors who publicly advertise
§ 56:8-140 Inapplicability of act
§ 56:8-141 Additional requirements; refusal to issue, suspend, revoke registration; grounds
§ 56:8-142 Proof of commercial general liability insurance, cargo, other insurance, posting of bond; requirements
§ 56:8-143 Refusal to issue, renew, revocation, suspension of registration; procedures
§ 56:8-144 Display of registration number; requirements
§ 56:8-145 Applicability of act to out-of-State contractors
§ 56:8-146 Violations, fourth degree crime
§ 56:8-146.1 Additional penalties
§ 56:8-148 Municipal powers preserved
§ 56:8-149 Public information campaign, toll free number
§ 56:8-150 Applicability Of C.56:8-1 Et Seq
§ 56:8-151 Contracts, certain, required to be in writing; contents
§ 56:8-152 Rules, regulations
§ 56:8-153 Definitions relative to unsolicited credit cards, checks
§ 56:8-154 Delivery of unsolicited credit card, unlawful practice
§ 56:8-155 Unsolicited credit card, unaccepted, immunity from liability for use
§ 56:8-156 Unsolicited check, unaccepted, immunity from liability for use
§ 56:8-156.1 Definitions
§ 56:8-156.2 Surcharge, greater than actual cost to seller to process credit card payment, prohibited
§ 56:8-157 Definitions relative to certain unsolicited advertisements over telephone lines
§ 56:8-158 Sending unsolicited advertisement to telephone facsimile machine prohibited, exceptions
§ 56:8-159 Action by aggrieved person
§ 56:8-160 Violation constitutes unlawful practice
§ 56:8-161 Definitions relative to security of personal information
§ 56:8-162 Methods of destruction of certain customer records
§ 56:8-163 Disclosure of breach of security to customers
§ 56:8-164 Prohibited actions relative to display of social security numbers
§ 56:8-165 Regulations concerning security of personal information
§ 56:8-166 Unlawful practice, violation
§ 56:8-166.1 Person, business, association prohibited from publishing certain information on the Internet
§ 56:8-166.3 Construction of act
§ 56:8-166.3 v2 Construction of act
§ 56:8-167 Sale, offer of vehicle protection product by unregistered warrantor, person deemed unlawful practice
§ 56:8-168 Short title
§ 56:8-169 Findings, declarations relative to Internet dating safety
§ 56:8-170 Definitions relative to Internet dating safety
§ 56:8-171 Requirements for Internet dating services
§ 56:8-172 Unlawful practices for Internet dating services
§ 56:8-173 No violation to serve solely as intermediary
§ 56:8-174 Rules, regulations
§ 56:8-175 Definitions relative to prepaid telephone calling cards and services
§ 56:8-176 Disclosure of certain information required
§ 56:8-177 Certain cards not to be offered for sale
§ 56:8-178 Violation deemed unlawful practice; remedies, penalties
§ 56:8-179 Report to Governor, Legislature
§ 56:8-180 Rules, regulations
§ 56:8-181 Effective date; applicability of act
§ 56:8-185 Definitions relative to international labor matching, matchmaking organizations
§ 56:8-186 Criminal history record background checks condition for employment
§ 56:8-187 Certification as qualified to own enterprise
§ 56:8-188 Authorization for receipt of criminal history record information
§ 56:8-189 Written consent for criminal history record background check
§ 56:8-190 Information provided to recruits of international matchmaking organization
§ 56:8-191 Public education program
§ 56:8-192 Registration, fee
§ 56:8-193 Criminal history, provision required before information provided to recruit
§ 56:8-194 Violations
§ 56:8-195 Rules, regulations
§ 56:8-196 Definitions relative to the security of certain personal information
§ 56:8-197 Restrictions for health insurance carrier relative to certain computerized records
§ 56:8-198 Violation, unlawful practice
§ 56:8-199 Violations, unlawful practice
§ 56:8-200 Escrow agent evaluation services, charging certain fees prohibited
§ 56:8-201 Definitions relative to coin redemption machine fees
§ 56:8-202 Notice of fee required
§ 56:8-203 Violations; penalties, unlawful practice
§ 56:8-204 Rules, regulations
§ 56:8-205 Definitions relative to motor vehicle payment assurance devices
§ 56:8-206 Installation of payment assurance device on motor vehicle
§ 56:8-207 Certain baby monitors required to include security features
§ 56:8-208 Definitions relative to deed procurement services
§ 56:8-209 Unlawful practice, violation
§ 56:8-210 Rules, regulations
§ 56:8-211 Leasing of dogs and cats prohibited; violations, penalties; exceptions
§ 56:8-212 Definitions relative to annual report filing services
§ 56:8-213 Unlawful practice, violation
§ 56:8-214 Rules, regulations
§ 56:8-215 Definitions relative to online education services and student educational records
§ 56:8-216 Actions prohibited for online education service
§ 56:8-217 Responsibilities of online education service
§ 56:8-218 Construction of act
§ 56:8-219 Construction of act
§ 56:8-220 Unlawful practice
§ 56:8-221 Rules, regulations
§ 56:8-222 Findings, declarations relative to return of certain items purchased during a state of emergency
§ 56:8-223 Definitions relative to the return of items purchased during a state of emergency
§ 56:8-224 Unlawful practice, violation
§ 56:8-225 Findings, declarations relative to third-party food takeout, delivery applications relative to restaurants
§ 56:8-226 Limit on service fee
§ 56:8-227 Solicitation by nongovernmental entity, unlawful practice, violation
§ 56:8-228 Advising, assisting, referring veterans benefits, compensation, limitations
§ 56:8-229 Class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS, use, sell, offer for sale, manufacture, distribution, prohibited, exceptions; definitions
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes > Title 56 > Chapter 8

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • Case law: The law as laid down in cases that have been decided in the decisions of the courts.
  • certified mail: include private express carrier service, provided that the private express carrier service provides confirmation of mailing. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
  • Charity: An agency, institution, or organization in existence and operating for the benefit of an indefinite number of persons and conducted for educational, religious, scientific, medical, or other beneficent purposes.
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
  • Equitable: Pertaining to civil suits in "equity" rather than in "law." In English legal history, the courts of "law" could order the payment of damages and could afford no other remedy. See damages. A separate court of "equity" could order someone to do something or to cease to do something. See, e.g., injunction. In American jurisprudence, the federal courts have both legal and equitable power, but the distinction is still an important one. For example, a trial by jury is normally available in "law" cases but not in "equity" cases. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Freedom of Information Act: A federal law that mandates that all the records created and kept by federal agencies in the executive branch of government must be open for public inspection and copying. The only exceptions are those records that fall into one of nine exempted categories listed in the statute. Source: OCC
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Grace period: The number of days you'll have to pay your bill for purchases in full without triggering a finance charge. Source: Federal Reserve
  • Grantor: The person who establishes a trust and places property into it.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Legal tender: coins, dollar bills, or other currency issued by a government as official money. Source: U.S. Mint
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Markup: The process by which congressional committees and subcommittees debate, amend, and rewrite proposed legislation.
  • month: means a calendar month, and the word "year" means a calendar year. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • oath: includes "affirmation. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • 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
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • population: when used in any statute, shall be taken to mean the population as shown by the latest Federal census effective within this State, and shall be construed as synonymous with "inhabitants. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • real property: include lands, tenements and hereditaments and all rights thereto and interests therein. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
  • Recourse: An arrangement in which a bank retains, in form or in substance, any credit risk directly or indirectly associated with an asset it has sold (in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles) that exceeds a pro rata share of the bank's claim on the asset. If a bank has no claim on an asset it has sold, then the retention of any credit risk is recourse. Source: FDIC
  • registered mail: include "certified mail". See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • 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
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.