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N.J. Ct. R. 2:12A-4
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Rule 2:12A-4 Contents of Certification Order
Rule 2:12A — Certification of Questions of Law by the Supreme Court
Rule Text
A certification order must contain:
(a) The question of law sought to be answered;
(b) The facts relevant to the question, showing fully the nature of the controversy out of which the question arose. If the parties cannot agree on a statement of facts, the certifying court shall set forth what it believes to be the relevant facts;
(c) A statement acknowledging that the Supreme Court, acting as the receiving court, may reformulate the question; and
(d) The names and addresses of counsel of record and all parties appearing without counsel.
Amendment history: Adopted November 19, 1999, to take effect January 3, 2000.