New Jersey Pre-Trial Practice (Part 3): The Chancery Division of the Superior Court

The Superior Court is the trial level court of general jurisdiction. It is broken down into several divisions including the Appellate, Criminal Law and Chancery Divisions. The Chancery Division handles various areas of disputes in which the relief being sought is primarily equitable. 

The Chancery Division is broken down into several Parts including General Equity, Probate and Family ( the Family Part will not be discussed in this course. ) Areas of discussion include actions that seek primarily equitable relief, probate, real estate, foreclosures and business disputes.

Learning Objectives:

1. Comprehend the Chancery Division structure
2. Grasp the types of actions that can and cannot be brought in the Chancery Division
3. Commence actions by way of orders to show cause
4. Properly prepare for trials in the Chancery Division
   

This course originally appeared as a part of our December 2014 Bridge the Gap Event.