NJ-D — Discovery
D.N.J. — NJ-D's distinctive discovery feature is the Civ.
NJ-D's distinctive discovery feature is the Civ. R. 37.1 telephone-or-letter mechanism for presenting discovery applications. This functions as both a meet-and-confer-equivalent and a judicial pre-conference for discovery disputes.
Mechanics
- Civ. R. 37.1 presentation: By telephone conference call or letter to the judge.
- Civ. R. 37.2 sanctions: Per FRCP 37.
- Civ. R. 33.1 interrogatories: Specific NJ-D rules on interrogatory format.
- Discovery materials: Not filed unless used.