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  • 1.  Tevis Jury Trial Experience

    Posted 10-28-2020 03:04 PM
    I am scheduled to begin a Tevis Jury trial before a matrimonial Judge.  Although I have tried my share of both matrimonial cases and jury trials, I have never tried a Tevis case before a Jury in the Family Court.  Furthermore, even though Tevis was decided more than 40 years ago, I can't seem to find any attorney who has actually tried a Tevis Jury trial to conclusion in the Family Court.  If anyone has had this experience (either for the alleged victim or the alleged aggressor) I would like to her from you with regard to what procedures were followed.  Thank you.

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    Craig S. Laughlin, Esq.
    Gale & Laughlin LLP
    Certified Matrimonial & Civil Trial Attorney
    2814 Highway 35
    Hazlet, NJ 07730
    Phone (732) 264-6000
    Fax (732) 264-6796
    [email protected]
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  • 2.  RE: Tevis Jury Trial Experience

    Posted 10-28-2020 03:21 PM
    I've never tried one but would also be interested in hearing from anyone who has. 

    Lisa M. Radell, Esq. 
    207 South Main Street
    Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
    Phone:  (609) 465-9910
    Fax: (609) 465-9920



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  • 3.  RE: Tevis Jury Trial Experience

    Posted 10-28-2020 03:24 PM

    A Tevis jury trial in the family part is just like a personal injury civil jury trial.  Know your law and proofs/evidence, prepare for direct and cross, open and closings, and jury charges etc.

     

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    Alice M. Plastoris, Esq.

    Law Office of Alice M. Plastoris, Esq.

    82 Speedwell Avenue, 2nd Floor

    Morristown, NJ 07960

    Telephone No. (973) 538-7070

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  • 4.  RE: Tevis Jury Trial Experience

    Posted 10-28-2020 11:51 PM
    Trying a Tevis claim is not trying a “tevis” claim as Alice pointed out. You are trying whatever the claim is i.e. assault, personal injury, intentional tort. So you have to prosecute or defend same as you would in the law division. Know the elements of the claim. Don t forget summary judgment.

    Allen


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  • 5.  RE: Tevis Jury Trial Experience

    Posted 10-29-2020 09:26 AM
    Thanks Allen.  To elaborate on what Allen said -- be prepared for jury selection (read the court rules), motions in Limine, summary judgment motions (pre-trial), trial brief, experts, testimony, evidence, opening and closings, jury charges.

    Alice M. Plastoris, Esq.
    (973) 538-7070

    Sent from my iPad



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