New Jersey Trial Evidence and Procedure 2027

New Jersey Trial Evidence and Procedure delivers a practical, comprehensive guide to evidence law and trial procedure, covering rules of evidence, court rules, court opinions, and Model Civil Jury Charges. Designed for the trial attorney, this resource offers clear courtroom evidence insights, evidentiary rules, and trial practice guidance, helping any practitioner to strengthen trial advocacy, assess hearsay issues, and effectively present expert witness testimony.

The 2027 edition covers the latest developments in New Jersey evidence law, trial procedure, and trial practice, with extensive analysis of recent case law and procedural updates, including:

• Discussion of significant updates to admission and exclusion of expert witness testimony at trial, use of deposition testimony at trial, criminal conviction evidence, character evidence, document authentication, jury charges, and evidentiary rules and objections
• Examination of closing statements, default judgments, judicial recusal, Open Public Records Act (OPRA) issues, and the standards governing appeal of key trial rulings in line with rules of evidence
• Discussion of economic damages, providing practitioners with practical guidance on proving and challenging damages claims at trial
• Comprehensive coverage of fee-shifting law, frivolous litigation fee awards, and the standards governing recovery of attorneys' fees for the trial attorney
• Analysis of pre- and post-judgment interest, costs, and other important remedies that can significantly impact case outcomes in trial practice

New sections added in the new edition include:

• Standards for Seeking Frivolous Lawsuit Fees
• Fee Enhancement
• Applying for Pre-Judgment Interest, Post-Judgment Interest and Costs
• Proving Economic Damages
• Mitigation of Damages