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N.J. Ct. R. 4:57-1
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Rule 4:57-1 Deposit In Court
Rule 4:57 — Deposits In Court; Deposits In Lieu Of Bond; Withdrawals
Rule Text
In an action in which any part of the relief sought is a judgment for a sum of money or the disposition of a sum of money, a party, on notice to every other party, and by leave of court, may deposit with the Superior Court Trust Fund all or any part of the sum. The Clerk of the Superior Court, however, may accept money submitted under the Construction Lien Law, N.J.S.A. 2A:44A-31, whether or not there is litigation pending with respect thereto.
Amendment history: Source - R.R. 4:72-1; amended July 27, 2006 to be effective September 1, 2006.