Commercial Litigation Laws in New Jersey.

Governs sales of goods including warranties, remedies, statute of frauds ($500+), and breach. 4-year statute of limitations for UCC sales claims.

Prohibits unconscionable commercial practices, deception, fraud, false pretense, false promise, misrepresentation, or knowing concealment of any material fact. Private cause of action with AUTOMATIC treble damages (not discretionary) plus attorney fees and costs. Applies to most consumer transactions including real estate, home improvement, automobiles, and others.

CBLP docket in Bergen, Essex, Middlesex, Passaic, Monmouth, and Union counties for complex commercial cases (typically $200,000+).

New Jersey maintains the Chancery Division of the Superior Court, with exclusive equitable jurisdiction over matters including restrictive covenants, shareholder/LLC member disputes, foreclosures, probate contests, and injunctive relief.

Prejudgment interest on tort actions at a court-set rate (adjusted annually based on U.S. Treasury yields). Mandatory on liquidated contract damages.